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Suffering From Gynaecomastia. Taking Protein Supplement And Strength Vita Pack. Natural Remedies?
Question: Dear Doctor,
I suffer from gynaecomastia and I am 19 years old.
This has been a problem for the past 4 years.
I have been going to the gym regularly but this problem still exists.
I take a strength vita pack which tribulus terrestris which helps increase my testosterone levels.
I am a vegetarian and hence i take a protein supplement.
Doctor this is beginning to bother me.
Please suggest me natural remedies to cure this problem and also if i should continue taking tribulus terretris.
What else can i do.
Please help me
I suffer from gynaecomastia and I am 19 years old.
This has been a problem for the past 4 years.
I have been going to the gym regularly but this problem still exists.
I take a strength vita pack which tribulus terrestris which helps increase my testosterone levels.
I am a vegetarian and hence i take a protein supplement.
Doctor this is beginning to bother me.
Please suggest me natural remedies to cure this problem and also if i should continue taking tribulus terretris.
What else can i do.
Please help me
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Breast swelling of enlargement in males is called gynecmastia. There are various causes of gynecomastia. One of the most common cause is obesity. Please check it out. If you are obese then you need to cut down on fat by regular exercise.
Gynecomastia is triggered by a decrease in the amount of the hormone testosterone compared with estrogen and hypothyroidism is another cause of gynecomastia.
Even anabolic steroids and androgens can cause gynecomastia and it is advisable not to take protein supplements as some of them may contain traces of steroids and hence it is advisable to take them only under medical supervision.
Regarding treatment, gynecomastia often goes away without treatment in less than two years. However, treatment may be necessary if gynecomastia doesn't improve on its own.
Medications used to treat breast cancer and other conditions, such as tamoxifen and raloxifene, may be helpful but they are not specific for gynecomastia. Surgery may be helpful in severe gynecomastia.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Thanks for posting your query.
Breast swelling of enlargement in males is called gynecmastia. There are various causes of gynecomastia. One of the most common cause is obesity. Please check it out. If you are obese then you need to cut down on fat by regular exercise.
Gynecomastia is triggered by a decrease in the amount of the hormone testosterone compared with estrogen and hypothyroidism is another cause of gynecomastia.
Even anabolic steroids and androgens can cause gynecomastia and it is advisable not to take protein supplements as some of them may contain traces of steroids and hence it is advisable to take them only under medical supervision.
Regarding treatment, gynecomastia often goes away without treatment in less than two years. However, treatment may be necessary if gynecomastia doesn't improve on its own.
Medications used to treat breast cancer and other conditions, such as tamoxifen and raloxifene, may be helpful but they are not specific for gynecomastia. Surgery may be helpful in severe gynecomastia.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
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