0 the development of breast tissue in men:
Gynecomastia is usually harmless but emotionally upsetting.
Similarly, in women decreased libido, gynecomastia, galactorrhea, amenorrhea, and anovulation are all negative outcomes of elevated prolactin levels that must be considered when selecting an antipsychotic therapy.
On the other hand, reproductive system dysfunction indicative of hypogonadism, such as amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea, galactorrhea, and gynecomastia due to breast tissue enlargement, is more tightly correlated with hyperprolactinemia.
In addition to hypogonadism, this condition can also manifest as galactorrhea and as gynecomastia in men.
Augmented estrogen levels in men decrease facial hair, promote gynecomastia, and cause impotence.
In one small study, tea tree oil and lavender oil - common ingredients in shampoos, soaps, and lotions - was recently implicated in the development of childhood gynecomastia.
Other hormone-disrupting conditions that can result in gynecomastia include kidney failure, malnutrition, and thyroid disorders.
Up to 60 percent of men are believed to have breast enlargement, a.k.a. gynecomastia.
Gynecomastia is caused by excessive estrogen actions and is often the result of an increased ratio of estrogen to androgen.
