gynecomastia
Masculine chest enlargement
Gynecomastia is the abnormal enlargement of breast tissue in males.
It results from hormonal imbalance—typically excess estrogen relative to testosterone—and can occur at any age, though it's common in newborns, adolescents, and older men.
The condition may affect one or both breasts: The doctor said his gynecomastia would likely resolve on its own.
Bodybuilders sometimes develop it from steroid use.
Glandular chest matter
- glandularOf secretion-producing organs
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- enlargementIncrease in size
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
palpable · unilateral · bilateral · areola · chest · adipose · firm · rubbery
Female reproductive hormone
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- hormonal imbalanceIrregular glandular secretion levels
- pubertySexual development stage
- androgenMale sex hormone
prolactin · aromatase · endocrine · hypogonadism · hormone therapy · adrenal · pituitary · thyroid
Invasive medical procedure
- liposuctionSurgical fat suctioning
- reductionMaking something smaller
- tamoxifenAnti-estrogen cancer medication
- excisionCutting out of tissue
ultrasound · mammography · biopsy · consultation · plastic surgery · endocrinologist · observation · reassurance
Self-conscious unease
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
- body imageFeelings about one's appearance
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
insecurity · self-esteem · social withdrawal · depression · shame · masculinity · avoidance · emotional distress
Excess body fat condition
- steroidsPerformance-enhancing hormones
- anabolicBuilding complex molecules
- marijuanaPsychoactive hemp plant
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
medications · aging · genetics · antipsychotics · chemotherapy · digoxin · heroin · lavender oil
breast tissue
Glandular chest matter
- glandularOf secretion-producing organs
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- enlargementIncrease in size
tenderness · palpable · unilateral · bilateral · areola · chest · adipose · firm · rubbery · asymmetry
estrogen
Female reproductive hormone
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- hormonal imbalanceIrregular glandular secretion levels
- pubertySexual development stage
androgen · prolactin · aromatase · endocrine · hypogonadism · hormone therapy · adrenal · pituitary · thyroid · liver disease
surgery
Invasive medical procedure
- liposuctionSurgical fat suctioning
- reductionMaking something smaller
- tamoxifenAnti-estrogen cancer medication
excision · ultrasound · mammography · biopsy · consultation · plastic surgery · endocrinologist · observation · reassurance
embarrassment
Self-conscious unease
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
- body imageFeelings about one's appearance
- stigmaMark of dishonor
anxiety · insecurity · self-esteem · social withdrawal · depression · shame · masculinity · avoidance · emotional distress · teasing
obesity
Excess body fat condition
- steroidsPerformance-enhancing hormones
- anabolicBuilding complex molecules
- marijuanaPsychoactive hemp plant
alcohol · medications · aging · genetics · antipsychotics · chemotherapy · digoxin · heroin · lavender oil · tea tree oil
- breast healthbreast cancer, breast exam, breast health, breast lumps, breast pain
- hormonal symptomsmood swings, bloating, hot flashes, cramps, weight gain
- Men's Healthprostate cancer, low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, testosterone, male infertility
- pubertypuberty, voice cracking, adolescence, growth spurts, body hair
- Breast Conditionsbreast cancer, breast pain, breast tenderness, breast lumps, inverted nipples
- body disordersobesity, overweight, underweight, malnutrition, anorexia
mammary, gynecology, mastoid, mastitis, mastectomy, gynecologist