What is gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia is the increased growth of breast tissue that occurs in men due to the imbalance of hormones (estrogen and testosterone). It may be due to puberty, aging, chemotherapy, marijuana use, and side effects of certain medications. Treatment is directed at cause of gynecomastia.
How do members experience gynecomastia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with gynecomastia*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for gynecomastia*
*Data from patients with gynecomastia, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with gynecomastia*
*Data from patients with gynecomastia, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has gynecomastia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 12 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 9 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 40 | |
| Female | 1 |