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Gynecomastia can be normal in newborn male babies due to exposure to estrogen from the mother, in adolescent boys going through puberty, in older men over the age of 50, and in obese men. [4] Most occurrences of gynecomastia do not require diagnostic tests.
Gynecomastia (Male Breast Development) Low testosterone levels can sometimes result in gynecomastia — a form of breast growth that affects men. Gynecomastia can cause your nipples to become ...
Suppresses breast development induced by estrogens, but can also still produce gynecomastia via excessive conversion into estradiol if levels are too high; Maintains skin health, integrity, appearance, and hydration and slows the rate of aging of the skin, but can also cause oily skin, acne, and seborrhea
The rates of gynecomastia in men with selective AR antagonist monotherapy have been found to range from 30 to 85%. [102] In addition, antiandrogens can cause infertility, osteoporosis, hot flashes, sexual dysfunction (including loss of libido and erectile dysfunction), depression, fatigue, anemia, and decreased semen/ejaculate volume in males.
The effect of anabolic steroids on the heart can cause myocardial infarction and strokes. [5] Conditions pertaining to hormonal imbalances such as gynecomastia and testicular size reduction may also be caused by AAS. [6] In women and children, AAS can cause irreversible masculinization. [6]
A small risk of gynecomastia has been associated with 5α-reductase inhibitors (1.2–3.5%). [36] [41] Based on reports of 5α-reductase type 2 deficiency in males and the effectiveness of 5α-reductase inhibitors for hirsutism in women, reduced body and/or facial hair growth is a likely potential side effect of these drugs in men.
Enzyme inhibitors – May cause increased levels of testosterone: Nefazodone, fluoxetine, paroxetine (antidepressants), itraconazole, fluconazole, and other azole antifungals, cimetidine (an anti-ulcer agent that can cause gynecomastia in men because of this effect). Clarithromycin and other macrolide antibiotics, and protease inhibitors (HIV ...
Androstanolone, or stanolone, also known as dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and sold under the brand name Andractim among others, is an androgen and anabolic steroid (AAS) medication and hormone which is used mainly in the treatment of low testosterone levels in men. [2]