What Are the Treatment Options for Gynecomastia?
What Are the Treatment Options for Gynecomastia?
Why It Matters
Understanding treatment options can help manage gynecomastia effectively and enhance quality of life.
Contents
- Observation and Lifestyle Changes
- Pharmacologic Interventions
- Surgical Solutions
Observation and Lifestyle Changes
For many, especially adolescents, gynecomastia resolves on its own over time. Lifestyle changes, like stopping certain medications or treating underlying conditions, can also help reduce symptoms.
Pharmacologic Interventions
Medications like Tamoxifen can be used to treat gynecomastia, particularly in the early stages. These drugs help alleviate symptoms such as tenderness and may reduce breast tissue size.
Surgical Solutions
Surgery is an option for persistent gynecomastia that doesn’t respond to other treatments. It involves removing excess breast tissue, and is considered when the condition causes significant distress.
FAQs
Can gynecomastia go away on its own?
Yes, especially in adolescents, it often resolves over time.
What does pharmacologic treatment involve?
It usually involves medications like Tamoxifen to reduce symptoms.
When is surgery considered for gynecomastia?
Surgery is considered if symptoms persist and cause distress.
Key Takeaways
Various treatment options are available to manage gynecomastia effectively.
Additional References
- Braunstein GD. Clinical practice. Gynecomastia. N Engl J Med 2007; 357:1229.
- Lapid O, van Wingerden JJ, Perlemuter L. Tamoxifen therapy for the management of pubertal gynecomastia: a systematic review. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2013; 26:803.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.