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What Are the Treatment Options for Gynecomastia?
Published: Jun 22, 2024
Understanding treatment options can help manage gynecomastia effectively and enhance quality of life.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, especially in adolescents, it often resolves over time.
It usually involves medications like Tamoxifen to reduce symptoms.
Surgery is considered if symptoms persist and cause distress.
Key Takeaways
Various treatment options are available to manage gynecomastia effectively.
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.
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