Patient's question:
What are the characteristics of male chest development?Doctor's answer:
Male gynecomastia is divided into two categories: physiological and pathological. Physiological male gynecomastia is more common in newborns, adolescents, and menopausal individuals, and it can often resolve on its own. The pathological form is known as gynecomastia. It is a condition characterized by breast enlargement in men, with single or bilateral lumps, sometimes accompanied by tenderness. This disease is more common in middle-aged and elderly men, but it can also occur in boys around the age of 10. This is because the amount of estrogen that triggers breast development in the body increases. Normally, androgens are predominant in the male body, but the adrenal glands and testes also secrete small amounts of estrogen. However, because the amount of estrogen is too small, it does not cause any significant issues. However, if the body is affected by certain factors, a sudden increase in estrogen levels can lead to "trouble," and breast enlargement is caused by estrogen stimulation.