WHAT CAN MAKE GYNECOMASTIA WORSE? A REVIEW BY DOCTORS
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 Sai Kiran Kumar K
MBBS, MD · 9 years of experience · India
Gynecomastia can worsen by following many myths like doing exclusive chest exercises. It can be worse by trying to increase the testosterone levels in the body by having steroids. Becoming more overweight can be a reason. Having hormonal pills without healthy exercise can also worsen gynecomastia.
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.
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