Enlarged breasts in men lead to depression. Here's all you need to know about gynecomastia

Just like women, men too experience problems with bigger breasts where man boobs or gynecomastia is commonly seen in the 21-40 age group and a large number of them go for breast reduction surgeries due to anxiety, depression, being ridiculed, low self-esteem and embarrassment. Not only in women but cosmetic surgeries are also on the rise in men as they are often concerned about having male boobs which is a health condition called Gynecomastia.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Pankaj Patil, Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon at Apollo Spectra in Pune, explained, “This condition leads to an increase in the amount of breast tissue due to hormonal imbalance, such as low testosterone or excess levels of estrogen. The male breast tissue will swell and look bigger. But it can also happen because of obesity, steroid use, certain medication, kidney disease or kidney failure, liver disease, and thyroid problems. Currently, men in the age group of 21-40 are encountering this grave problem. 70% of the male population has enlarged breast means gynecomastia. And about 30 to 34 surgeries have been done by men last year.”

He elaborated, “This condition is causing distress in men. It is distorting their inner peace. Many men can get depressed, stressed, bullied, frustrated, irritated, feel lonely, and have poor self-esteem owing to bigger breasts. They will avoid socializing or opening up about how they feel. They will have body image issues and will constantly criticize themselves. A majority of men spend years hiding the size of their breasts with loose-fitting or dark-colored shirts and avoiding beaches or social gatherings. There is a spike in reduction surgeries as a huge step toward destigmatization of male breasts. Men get emotionally scared. This condition can create havoc on one’s mental well-being. It can hurt men. After all, men too want to be happy with what they see in the mirror every day. They feel conscious due to the negative body image. Losing weight or opting for prescription medication can help reduce the size of breasts. But surgery is one of the more permanent ways to treat the condition,”

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