Homeopathic Treatment for Gynecomastia

Causes:

All men have both androgen and estrogen hormones, that is male and female hormones. When there is alteration in androgens and estrogens balance then it results in Gynecomastia.

Other causes of Gynecomastia:    

• Chemotherapy for cancer    
• Deficiency of testosterone    
• Marijuana use    
• Radiation treatment for testicles (leading to testosterone deficiency)   
• Chronic liver disease    
• Hormone treatment for testicular cancers    
• Chronic renal failure    
• Hyperthyroidism   
• Malnutrition   
• Klinefelter's syndrome    
• Trauma    
• Infections   
• Unknown reasons
• Hormones (androgens, anabolic steroids, estrogen agonists)   
• Anti-ulcer medications such as cimetidine    
• Antibiotics (isoniazid, ketoconazole, metronidazole)    
• Cardiovascular drugs, such as captopril and digitoxin    
• Cancer chemotherapeutics for prostrate cancer.   
• Psychoactive agents, such as diazepam and tricyclic antidepressants

Symptoms:    

• Enlargement of male breast    
• Tenderness and sensitivity may be present

Diagnosis:    

• Physical examination    
• Past medical history    
• Mammogram in case of cancer suspicion

Treatment for Gynecomastia:

Treatment for Gynecomastia depends on the cause of the Gynecomastia. The underlying cause has to be taken into consideration for the treatment.    

• In pubertal cases, one should wait and watch as condition resolves by itself.    
• If it is drug induced, then offending medications should be stopped.    
• Surgery, for cosmetic reason and when there is pain and tenderness.