What is Gynecomastia? (from Gynecomastia.org)

The term comes from the Greek words gyne meaning "woman" and mastos meaning "breast." In practical terms, this means abnormally large breasts on men.

The condition is relatively common in adolescent boys, and 90% of the time symptoms disappear in a matter of months, or, as adolescence wanes, a few years later. But the remaining 10% are burdened with a social handicap that causes a deep and complex shame, and puts one's relationship with one's body at risk.

There are several potential causes: puberty, steroid abuse, obesity, tumors, genetic disorders, chronic liver disease, side effects of many medications, and aging.

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