{"id":15679,"date":"2026-07-06T09:50:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T06:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.lp-form.com\/dr-ehablotfy\/%d8%a3%d8%b3%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%a8-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%ab%d8%af%d9%8a-%d8%b9%d9%86%d8%af-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d8%ac%d8%a7%d9%84\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T14:29:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T11:29:14","slug":"causes-of-gynecomastia-in-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.lp-form.com\/dr-ehablotfy\/en\/causes-of-gynecomastia-in-men\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes of gynecomastia in men"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gynecomastia in men is a common condition that results from abnormal enlargement of breast tissue. There are many<\/span><b>causes of gynecomastia in men<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which may range from natural hormonal changes to the use of certain medications or other health conditions. Dr. Ihab Abdel Majeed Lotfy, Consultant General Surgery, has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating this condition. Dr. Ihab provides advanced medical solutions aimed at treating gynecomastia in effective and safe ways, which helps patients regain their self-confidence and significantly improve their appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Causes of gynecomastia in men<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem of gynecomastia in men is considered one of the common problems that arise as a result of several reasons, including: <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal causes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal imbalance: It occurs due to an imbalance between the hormones testosterone and estrogen in a man\u2019s body, which leads to an increase in fatty tissue in the chest area. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicines and supplements<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some medications and nutritional supplements can lead to the appearance of gynecomastia as a side effect, such as medications used to treat high blood pressure, antidepressants, or medications that contain hormones. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health conditions that cause gynecomastia<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver diseases: affect the metabolism of hormones in the body, which may lead to an increase in estrogen. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney failure: It may cause an imbalance in the body&#8217;s hormones as a result of kidney function being affected. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyperthyroidism: leads to increased secretion of hormones that affect the distribution of fat in the body. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity: The accumulation of excess fat in the body can increase the level of estrogen, which contributes to the appearance of gynecomastia. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>&#8220;Get ready for normal life&#8221;, learn about the causes of gynecomastia in men and methods of treating it with <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.lp-form.com\/dr-ehablotfy\/en\/about-dr-ihab\/\">Dr. Ihab Lotfy<\/a>. <\/b><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap;\"><a href=\"tel:+201550377577\"><button style=\"background-color: #283b6a; color: #fff; font-family: Almarai,Sans-serif; border: none; margin: 10px; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 5px;\">Contact us <i class=\"fas fa-phone-square\"><\/i><\/button><\/a><br \/>\nContact us via WhatsApp fa-whatsapp&#8221;><\/i><\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<h2><b>Symptoms of gynecomastia in men<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The appearance of symptoms<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal breast enlargement in men, which may be in one or both breasts. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling pain or sensitivity in the breast area, especially when touched. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Differentiating between gynecomastia and breast cancer<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gynecomastia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Soft enlargement or excess flesh under the nipple, usually painless, characterized by an even tissue distribution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breast cancer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: There is usually a hard, irregular lump under the nipple, which may be painful or accompanied by nipple discharge.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, gynecomastia in men is a common condition and may be harmless, but it is recommended to see a doctor if there are doubts or abnormal symptoms to distinguish between gynecomastia and any other health problems. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Methods of treating gynecomastia in men<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pharmaceutical treatment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">In simple cases or resulting from a hormonal imbalance, medications may be prescribed that help restore hormonal balance and reduce breast size.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Surgical intervention:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the condition is advanced or does not respond to drug treatment, the doctor may resort to<\/span><b style=\"font-size: 16px;\">breast reduction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which includes liposuction or removal of excess breast tissue to improve the appearance of the chest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 4 \n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gynecomastia in men is a common condition that results from abnormal enlargement of breast tissue. 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