What causes true Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia is usually caused by changes in hormones at puberty or as part of aging. Gynecomastia may be caused by changes in the balance of 2 hormones: estrogen and testosterone. In rare cases, Gynecomastia may be caused by prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, illegal drugs, tumors or disease. Are tests needed to find the cause of Gynecomastia? Sometimes tests may be needed, and sometimes they’re not. Dr Peterson will ask you questions about your symptoms, such as how long you’ve had the breast tissue, and whether or not the area is tender? He will also ask you about any illnesses you may have had in the past, medicines you take, and other matters relating to your health. Then you will have a physical examination. Whether you need tests depends on your age and what we learn from your history and physical examination. Gynecomastia is common in teenage boys, with as many as 65% of 14-year-old boys have Gynecomastia. If you are a teenager, you probably will not need tests. Yo
