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What are Natural Gynecomastia Treatments?

Madeleine A.
Madeleine A.

Natural gynecomastia treatments include taking herbal supplements, consuming a healthy diet, and employing a regular exercise routine. Certain exercises, such as those that can strengthen the chest muscles, are effective gynecomastia treatments and can decrease the appearance of gynecomastia, although they do little to treat the condition itself. In addition, eating a diet that is high in fiber and low in saturated fat can promote weight loss, including the fat that accumulates around the breast area.

Typically, gynecomastia refers to the enlargement of male breast tissue. Many times the cause is unknown, and other times the cause can be attributed to fluctuations in hormone levels, cysts, or tumors. Gynecomastia treatments are usually based upon the cause. When male patients exhibit symptoms of enlarged breast tissue, the doctor will generally recommend further medical evaluations such as hormonal testing, diagnostic medical imaging, and manual breast exam.

Unusually large breasts in men is known as gynecomastia.
Unusually large breasts in men is known as gynecomastia.

Normally, if the cause of gynecomastia is benign, the physician may suggest natural gynecomastia treatments. Increased consumption of sodium can contribute to excess fluid retention, which can also manifest itself in the breast tissue. This can exacerbate the condition, so patients are often advised to limit their sodium intake as a component of their gynecomastia treatments. Weight lifting can also be an effective treatment for male breast enlargement, as it builds up surrounding muscles.

The presence of breast tumors may cause gynecomastia in men.
The presence of breast tumors may cause gynecomastia in men.

Male cosmetic procedures, such as plastic surgery and body sculpting, are also effective gynecomastia treatments. Frequently, the patient is very self-conscious of his appearance, and the results of cosmetic breast surgery can be dramatic and visually pleasing. In fact, male body sculpting is one of the most effective gynecosmatia treatments because it offers permanent results. Other natural treatments for reducing male breast enlargement such as dietary and herbal supplements can be effective as well, however, they offer only temporary results.

Excessive consumption of alcohol may cause gynecomastia.
Excessive consumption of alcohol may cause gynecomastia.

When gynecomastia is caused by a cyst or tumor, the best option is surgical removal of the offending tissue. When the cyst or tumor is removed, swelling generally goes down, restoring the breast tissue to its natural appearance. Although rare, men can get breast cancer. When swelling is noticed about the breasts, men need to seek medical attention to rule out malignant causes. This is especially true when the swelling is noted on only one breast. A biopsy of the tissue may be done to help diagnose the problem.

Discussion Comments

salisbury

I am a male and I want to increase the size of my breasts.

Please is there anyone who can advise me of a natural way this can be done? At the moment I am taking natural Herbs and a product called Bio Bust, (cream and pills) and have been doing this for three weeks now, but I need help. Thank you If you can help.

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    • Unusually large breasts in men is known as gynecomastia.
      By: semmickphoto
      Unusually large breasts in men is known as gynecomastia.
    • The presence of breast tumors may cause gynecomastia in men.
      By: nyul
      The presence of breast tumors may cause gynecomastia in men.
    • Excessive consumption of alcohol may cause gynecomastia.
      By: ambrozinio
      Excessive consumption of alcohol may cause gynecomastia.
    • Surgical removal may be the best option when gynecomastia is caused by a cyst or tumor.
      By: dacasdo
      Surgical removal may be the best option when gynecomastia is caused by a cyst or tumor.