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Slide 1:The 6 Causes of
Gynecomastia
Slide 2:Puberty Adolescent males will often experience breast enlargement due to the fluctuation of their hormones during this time period.
Slide 3:Aging Decreased production of the male hormone, testosterone, plays a major part in this scenario.
Slide 4:Obesity With weight gain, enlarged breasts in men often develop. The problem becomes most noticeable when the overweight person starts to lose the weight. The fat stored in the breast tissue becomes stubborn to burn off through exercise.
Slide 5:Breast Cancer Gynecomastia can be a warning sign of problems with the breast tissue. Although male breast cancer is very rare, you should be examined by a doctor if you have the sudden formation of "man boobs" or excessive glandular swelling.
Slide 6:Males with an XXY
Chromosome This factor can lead to the man producing excess female hormones such as estrogen. With these hormones in play, breasts may develop.
Slide 7:Medications and Drugs Steroid abuse and Marijuana use have been linked to Gynecomastia. Blood pressure medicines, hormones and other medications may also cause an increase in estrogen levels.
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