Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Gynecomastia and Pseudogynecomastia: Get The Facts

By Dustin Fennell

There are some misconceptions as to what gynecomastia really is and how it is treated as compared to pseudogynecomastia. Hopefully this article will help clear it up.

Gynecomastia causes males to develop breast tissue which leads to the development of man boobs. It is commonly seen in young boys 8 - 14, however there are more and more cases of adult gynecomastia being reported.

Because pseudogynecomastia has the same effect as gynecomastia many people think that it is caused by the same thing. However, they are entirely different conditions. Pseudogynecomastia is caused by a buildup of fat in the chest and gives the appearance of having man boobs.

The biggest difference between the two conditions is how they are treated.

Gynecomastia in younger boys ages 8 - 14 normally goes away naturally once puberty sets in. It is a different story for adult men, because the only way to treat the gynecomastia is with hormones or male breast reduction surgery.

Pseudogynecomastia has a much less serious treatments and is treated the same way regardless of age. With fat being the main culprit of the condition, the fatty male breasts are reduced through weight loss and exercise.

A professional doctor should be consulted by men with gynecomastia so they can discuss the best treatment options for their particular case. If surgery is the best option, then it is advisable that you find a quality plastic surgeon that is experienced in male breast reduction surgery. Do a search on You Tube for "male breast reduction surgery" and there are some very helpful videos for you to watch.

For men and boys with pseudogynecomastia it is best that you find a good weight loss program that focuses on both weight loss and building muscle. If you do a search for "man boobs solutions" on Google you will get some good results to get you started.

I hope this article has helped clear up any misconceptions that you may have had about gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia for more information please see the resource box below.

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