Man boobs can be a source of embarrassment and can lower any man’s self-esteem. This disorder is more widespread than you might think due to the many possible causes. There are also many ways to treat, reduce, or get rid of them. Read on for an answer to everything he’s always wanted to know about man boobs but couldn’t bring himself to ask.

What are man boobs?

They are a disorder in which men develop large breasts, similar to those of women.

What is the medical term for man boobs?

Doctors refer to it as gynecomastia (female-like breast) or pseudogynecomastia.

What is the difference between gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia?

Gynecomastia is due to a hormonal imbalance. Pseudogynecomastia is due to obesity or being overweight.

What are the main causes?

There are two main causes: hormonal imbalance and being overweight. Other causes may be related to medications, an inadequate diet, or even prostate cancer.

What is the hormone related to gynecomastia?

The hormone responsible for breasts (another name for male breasts) is estrogen. Men produce much more testosterone than estrogen. If for whatever reason more estrogen is produced, one of the effects is that the breast grows.

I’m a teenager, how can I get rid of moobs?

Teenagers go through severe hormonal changes, and that is the cause of gynecomastia. However, as soon as the hormones return to balance, the breasts will disappear on their own, there is no need to do anything.

I’m not a teenager anymore and I still have man boobs. How can I lose them?

If you are overweight, diet and exercise a lot. Losing weight will help you lose your chest.

What type of exercise is the most effective in reducing pseudogynecomastia?

Aerobic exercise converts fat into energy and is therefore the best exercise to get rid of breasts. Walking, jogging, hiking, and skiing are good examples of aerobic exercise.

Is hiding my breasts a good temporary solution?

If while you are looking for a definitive solution or waiting for the hormonal imbalance to end, you could try to hide your man boobs. There are various ways to hide the man boobs ranging from compressing them with a man bra (sometimes called a “bro”), wearing a compression garment (also used after liposuction), wearing armor, or the opposite, which is wear very large shirts in pairs to minimize the effect of man boobs.

What if I don’t like exercise and don’t want to diet or they are not effective?

You can have surgery. These include full or partial anesthesia, breast trimming, mini liposuction of the chest fat, skin reshaping, and possibly nipple repositioning.