Why do some men have bigger breasts? Around 50% of men who have bigger breasts might be suffering from gynecomastia. Find out more about what is the cause.
Your man breasts may look large and it can make you feel insecure. You aren’t comfortable being shirtless in a group of people or in recreational facilities like swimming pools and beaches.
If this is you, you should know that your condition is not isolated and you could probably be suffering from Gynecomastia, a breast disorder in men that affects about 50-60% of the male population. Further, another statistic indicates that 24%-65% of men between 50 and 80 years suffer from this breast disorder.
Now that you know there are others like you out there. What could be the cause for what is commonly known as man-chest?
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What Causes Gynecomastia (Male Breasts)?
Gynecomastia is caused by hormonal imbalance in men. When estrogen, prevalent in women, is produced more than testosterone, it results in lump-like mass on either or both breasts. It can occur during the early stages after childbirth, puberty or old adulthood.
The hormonal imbalance between estrogen and testosterone can be more or less. When the imbalance of the two hormones is more, the breast will become larger than when the imbalance is less.
Dr. Tarek Bayazid, one of the leading plastic surgeons in Dubai, says there are other factors that cause Gynecomastia.
Can Genetics Cause Gynecomastia?
The process of having excess syndrome where estrogen is produced in large quantities in men and women is called aromatase. This excess syndrome is the chief contributor to gynecomastia.
The rearrangement of genetic materials that involve the CYP19A1 gene causes excess syndrome known as aromatase. The CYP19A1 gene is responsible for making the enzyme aromatase. This enzyme converts hormones called androgens which help develop male sexual growth into different forms of estrogen. The estrogen in men helps in regulating bone growth.
This rearrangement involving the CYP19A1 gene can sometimes change and cause an increase of aromatase production. Excess production of aromatase leads to gynecomastia in men.
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Can Food Consumption Cause Gynecomastia?
One of the reasons why men have man-chest is poor dieting. The food you eat plays a role in developing your body. When you eat the same type of food excessively there will be repercussions.
In this case, consuming food with high fat levels, high carbohydrates and high sugar will eventually lead to a lot of weight gain. The high weight gain will cause excess fat causing your body to bulge. Some of that fat will be deposited in your breast tissues.
Can Gynecomastia be Inherited?
Sometimes gynecomastia in men is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. It means a copy of CYP19A1 gene in each cell that undergoes genetic rearrangement is enough to cause a disorder. The disorder results in a mutation of the gene.
The affected person can inherit the mutation from one of the affected parents. Other occurrences of this mutation are a result of new genetic changes that happen to people with no history of the disorder.
Can Diseases Cause Gynecomastia?
On rare occasions, some diseases can cause man-chest. These diseases include:
Gynecomastia As a Result of Medication
Dr. Tarek observes that when we become sick, the medicine used for treatment should boost or suppress some hormones to facilitate quick healing. Unfortunately, as medicine works to resolve one issue, it can allow another to develop.
One such hormone is Prolactin. It is a natural hormone found in both men and women. But when prolactin is excess in your body, you will suffer Hyperprolactinemia leading to gynecomastia.
Some of the medicine that causes gynecomastia are:
There are other medicines that trigger more estrogen production when used in men. As mentioned previously, high estrogen is one of the causes of gynecomastia in men.
Some of these medicine that may cause high estrogen (estrogen-like effect) production are:
Androgens are important hormones in men’s bodies. One of the androgens is testosterone. Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) are part of androgens, responsible for keeping estrogen production in check.
Some medicines interfere with the function of testosterone and DHT hindering them from blocking the effects of estrogen. When estrogen is not well restricted by androgens, you will likely suffer from gynecomastia.
Some of these medicines that interfere with androgens are:
It is important to note that not all the medicines mentioned will cause gynecomastia in men. The same medicine may cause man-chest on some. But it may not do so on others.
Winding Up
All men suffering from gynecomastia would want to do something about it. Its effect usually weighs heavily on men such that some would do anything to overcome it.
Dr. Tarek encourages men who suffer from gynecomastia to seek help in finding a way to resolve it, including gynecomastia surgery. He reiterates that mostly, man-chest are a result of circumstances beyond your control.
As much as you may suffer a dip in self-esteem, you are not alone. There are many who have tread on the same road and have found relief.
You can find relief and jump ship from being part of gynecomastia statistics. You can make that happen by finding out more about how you can deal with man-chest in Dubai by getting in touch with Tarek Aesthetics.
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