PROFESSIONAL FAQS: WHAT CAN MAKE GYNECOMASTIA WORSE?

Expert opinion from Marcella Abunahman Pereira

Specialization in Clinical Cardiology · 12 years of experience · Brazil

It is a noncancerous increase in the amount of breast gland tissue in boys or men caused by hormone imbalance. A person can make it worse by gaining weight; consuming excessive alcohol; taking medications such as spironolactone, cimetidine, ranitidine or medicines containing estrogens and using illegal substances such as methamphetamine, amphetamines and marijuana.

Expert opinion from Rajesh Mishra

MBBS · Less than a year of experience · India

Foods to avoid Dairy and meat. All animal products contain traces of estrogen because even male animals produce the hormone. Alcohol. Research suggests that chronic alcohol misuse can lead to low testosterone and increased estrogen. Grains. Legumes.

Expert opinion from Alex T. Thomas

MD · 40 years of experience · USA

Chest exercises can make gynecomastia worse. Extra weight, use of steroids, excessive eating, etc. can make gynecomastia worse.

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