Gynecomastia is the enlargement of glandular breast tissue in males due to a hormonal imbalance — when estrogen is relatively high compared to testosterone. It can cause breast tenderness and significant psychological distress.
Common causes include hypogonadism, hyperthyroidism, liver disease, certain medications (spironolactone, anabolic steroids), and Klinefelter syndrome. Dr. Manoj Choudhary performs a complete hormonal workup to identify the cause.
Treatment depends on the cause — correcting the underlying hormonal problem, stopping causative medications, or using anti-estrogen medications like Tamoxifen. Surgical removal is recommended for longstanding, fibrous gynecomastia that does not respond to medicines.
Common Causes
Low testosterone / hypogonadism
Hyperthyroidism
Liver or kidney disease
Medications (spironolactone, steroids)
Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY)
Prolactin-secreting pituitary tumor
⚠️ When to Seek Help: Any new breast lump in a male should be evaluated to confirm it is benign gynecomastia and not a rare male breast cancer.
