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Gynaecomastia
Ask any teenage boy if he’d like a pair of breasts for the day and the response will probably be a resounding “yes!” This will usually be followed by an enthusiastic and all too detailed account of how the day would pan out with his new bosoms. But for teenage boys whose physical appearance really is defined by this curvy feminine feature, the embarrassment far outweighs the novelty. Gynaecomastia (more commonly known as ‘man boobs’) is a common condition where tender breast tissue grows under the nipples. It is usually caused by an imbalance of hormones during puberty and usually disappears without treatment within a couple of years. ‘False gynecomastia’ is when men and boys develop breasts as a result of too much fat on their chest, which is usually helped by losing weight, through a combination of healthy eating and regular exercise.
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hey i had gynocomastia .......i got a surgery done is is do to excess testosterone or estrogen ..if estrogen i am a shemale???? plz plz do reply ...i would be very grateful to u guys ....god bless
I reckon i have small case of gyno can I cure it without surgery? I've have puffy nipples pointy nipples for many years now can't recall when I got them but reckon when I was bout 14 I done lot of research and thought they disappear after my body was done doin its think aha but now 22 23 in few months I don't no what to do I tryed to get low body fat went down to 135 pounds about 10% body fat till had the puffyness so thought ill workout now up to 175 pounds looking gd probably bout 15% body fat but on bulk but all my training I still can't show it of coz of my chest After a workout my chest looks gd they go tight and normal and when I am cold they look gd aha just when am relaxed like my nipples go pointy :/ help me am sure years ago people didn't have my problem so how can I get over it what workout will work
am 22 (23 soon)male and I have puffy pointy boobs there feel like a disc-shaped, firm and rubbery tissue about the same size as my nipple right under my nipples don't hurt to touch I work out a lot and just wish I could take my top of from time to time I ain't got massive boobs lol just like a little pointy bit puffy but after a workout they look great or when I am cold they fine but when relaxed they go puffy So my question is want can I do to get rid of them I have pasted my teen years and have had them for years I workout a lot only got 4 pack at the moment so body fat is low Want can I do to tighten my pecs up how to get like the tight flat square looking pecs everyone else has i am 22 i have a low body fat i would say about 14% i eat cleanish i go running everyday weight train 4 times a week all i can think off is as a kid i was a little fat but when i got to 16/17 i started to train should i just keep going till i get to about 9-10% bodyfat to see if they go i wouldnt care if it was just fat but like i said there is something in them or does every one have that please help me out i will go to the doctors when i reach 10% bodyfat if they are still there. I need your help I want to join the army paras but can't go in lookin like this please help
i have man boob i need to get rid of them can u help
Hi I have had man boobs for almost 7 years I'm 17 I'm a bit chubby but no matter what I do I carnt loose them my girlfreind I feel like she is unatracketd to me because of my body I really want something doing I carnt go to surgeroy because don't have that kind of money plz help me
Hi im 17 and have been suffering with gynecomastia for about 5 years now and am just woundering if it will ever go away? i would consider myself quite fit im 6ft1 and weigh 164 pounds im quite skinny and i just want to know if it will go away?
Hi im also 17 and have been suffering for almost 6 years! it does not not show out that much since i've grown but it's still there. can i do anything to get rid of it without surgery?
Hello, I'm 21 years old I've been training in the gym about 3 to 4 times a week for about a year and a half now and I've recently been on a strict diet as I would like to gain abit muscle, however as I have been training I have developed a good body shape and happy with every thing apart from my chest as it seems to be what you call "Man Boobs" and no matter how much cardio/exercise I do nothing seems to be making my chest any different, was just wondering if there was any sort of natural or medication to get rid of them as it's getting me a little depressed as I'm working so hard and no change is being made, thanks for your time!!
Dear Chris, I am a consultant surgeon specialising in gynaecomastia aka "man boobs." Your problem is one that is common and I wanted to let you know that there are new treatments to remove this tissue. A technique I commonly perform is mammotome excision, a type of keyhole surgery, which can be performed under local anaesthetic and has minimal scarring. For more information please see: www.breastsurgeon-uk.com
HI im 14 i started getting moobs in about year 4 and they have been getting worse for 6 years people do find it funny to tease me but my frieds just leave it after 2 mins but some people dont and i get quite upset is there really othing i can do.
I have one moob bigger than ther other but I just want them both gone. I spend hours getting ready to try and hide them an to feel confident enough but as soon as I'm in public I feel horrible. Someone please help
Hi Adam, i exactly have the same problem. I first need to know whether you are overweight or not, because if you are, you may have to exercise vigorously (preferably cardio) and also, eat testosterone rich diet and remove oral intake of estrogen food. And, if you aren't overweight, you may h ave to go for a surgery. Hope that helps! :-)
hi im 15 my nipples are big thow i dnt have man boobs im in good enuff shape, its just the nipples or big and stick out any suggestions on how i can get them normal
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