Various Treatments for Man Boobs

Man Boobs is curable but first, man boobs (aka gynecomastia) patients should check with their doctor to find out the cause of it. Please DO NOT self diagnose! You may not know any possibilities of underlying problem. The basic examination are physical, X-ray or ultrasound and blood test.

One of the potential cause of gynecomastia is medications. If the cause is medication, patients should talk with their doctor about revising any medications that are found to be causing gynecomastia; often, an alternative medication can be found that avoids gynecomastia side-effects, while still treating the primary condition for which the original medication was found not to be suitable due to causing gynecomastia side-effects (e.g., in place of taking spironolactone the alternative eplerenone can be used.) Other potential cause of gynecomastia are use of marijuana, increased estrogen levels and decreased testosterone production.

1. Medication
Selective estrogen receptor modulator medications, ie. tamoxifen and clomiphene, or androgens or aromatase inhibitors such as Letrozole are some of the available medical treatment options. However, these are not universally approved for the treatment of gynecomastia. Endocrinological treatment attention will help during the first 2-3 years.

2. Radiotherapy.
Radiation therapy is sometimes used to prevent gynecomastia in patients with prostate cancer prior to estrogen therapy.

3. Surgery.
When the breast tissue tends to remain and harden, then surgery (either liposuction, gland excision, skin sculpture, reduction mammoplasty, or a combination of these surgical techniques) the only treatment option. Take note, many American insurance companies deny coverage for surgery for gynecomastia treatment on the grounds that it is a cosmetic procedure.

4. Camouflage
Compression garments can camouflage chest deformity and stabilize bouncing tissue bringing emotional relief to some. There are also those who choose to live with the condition.

5. Natural Treatment
Natural treatment for gynecomastia is consisting of set of exercises which will burn chest fat, balancing the hormone level and special dieting program. This is the cheapest alternative treatment before you resort to surgery. You can find out more in man boobs natural treatment system.