The abnormal enlargement of male breasts, in a way that resembles to female ones is called gynecomastia. It is a rather common condition that afflicts men of all ages; babies or young boys in puberty, adolescents and adults with some health problems. According to the experts the main cause of genuine gynecomastia is the imbalance in hormones, which can occur from liver or thyroid problems, numerous health conditions, but also from use of certain drugs that men can take in order to deal with other problems they might have. These drugs can be legal or not, prescribed by physicians or over the counter products.
Not all drugs and oral medication act the same way or produce the same results; as we know hardly two people can have the exact same problems when taking the same medication, as it all depends on the physiology and health condition of the individual. In any case, though, doctors know that there are particular types of drugs that can cause gynecomastia as a side effect, and usually prepare their patients for this possibility. Patients should not avoid or omit them, because not all drugs have the same side effects; it mainly depends on a vast array of factors.
Some medicines, such as the ones used to treat prostate cancer or the anti-androgen drugs can lead to gynecomastia. Experts suggest that antipsychotic drugs and some blood pressure medications can also cause gynecomastia .Some of them may increase estrogen, or force the estrogen hormone to work more efficiently.
Anabolic steroids have also been associated with gynecomastia, although in any case men should remember that they might not present the same side effects as other men do, using the same drugs.
Tricyclic antidepressants, valium and diazepam used by people with depression or psychotic behavior, anti-androgen such cyproterone, flutamide and finasteride and chemotherapy undergone by men with prostate cancer can affect the hormones in blood; estrogen and testosterone levels differentiate, causing gynecomastia. The vast majority of men suffering from gynecomastia from these drugs are over 40 years of age.
Among the known substances that cause gynecomastia are anabolic steroids and androgens. In fact this is the most common side effects of these substances, as it can occur to athletes, body builders and individuals who undergo one or more cycles of anabolic steroid use. Amphetamines and other similar pills can also affect the development of breasts in men of all ages. This is actually the most common cause of gynecomastia in younger men.
Gynecomastia is mostly triggered by the decrease in levels of testosterone in blood and the simultaneous increase in levels of estrogen. Drugs can cause block of testosterone and force estrogens work more than normally, upsetting the hormonal balance in men’s blood. Medication combined with certain diseases can cause serious problems in men, enlarging their breasts within small amount of time.
Men who have serious health issues should consult with their doctors prior to any medical treatment and oral consumption of drugs and substances. They should also be informed on potential side effects and check if gynecomastia is a potential problem, because that can cause serious problems and gynecomastia is not easy to reverse.
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