15
Mar
2009
Posted by Jason Johnson as Health
Frederic Madore asked:
What is Gynecomastia exactly?
The term Gynecomastia comes from the Greek words “gyne” meaning “woman” and “mastos” meaning “breast”. Most people refer to this condition as man boobs. Gynecomastia is the development of abnormally large mammary glands in males resulting in breast enlargement.
Although many have never heard of this condition it is not [...]
10
Mar
2009
Posted by Jason Johnson as Health
Frederic Madore asked:
Gynecomastia, or (man boobs), is the development of abnormally large mammary glands in males resulting in breast enlargement.
Gynecomastia can be physiologic (occurring normally during infancy, puberty and older age), or pathologic (due to drugs or disorders such as androgen deficiency, testicular tumors, hyperthyroidism, and chronic kidney disease).
Approximately 40% of all men will [...]
28
Feb
2009
Posted by Jason Johnson as Health
Frederic Madore asked:
Gynecomastia is a benign enlargement of the male breast resulting from a proliferation of the glandular component of the breast. The condition is not physically harmful, but in some cases can be an indicator of other more dangerous underlying conditions.
Gynecomastia affects an estimated 40% of men of all age and it can [...]