HEALTH
WHAT CAUSES MALE BREAST PAIN ?
All men are born with a small amount of breast tissue , and so are at risk for breast pain for many of the same reasons as women . Although rare , breast cancer can also occur in men , so always see your physician if you notice any breast area changes .
Often , pain in male breasts is the result of gynecomastia , a condition causing the breast tissue to swell and enlarge . This enlargement is the result of an imbalance between testosterone and estrogen in which estrogen becomes dominant . Both women and men have these two hormones and it is crucial to keep them in balance .
Some causes of a hormone imbalance ( and a potential cause of male breast pain ) include medications such as anabolic steroids , anti-androgens and medications to treat prostate cancer . Obesity can increase estrogen levels creating a testosterone / estrogen imbalance . With aging comes decreased testosterone which can also disrupt this hormone balance .
By Virginia Loewenstine MD , CEO and Medical Director of Tristate Preventive Health Consultants
Non-hormonal causes of male breast pain include inflammation , injury or trauma ( often forgotten ), and cysts or tumors . Sometimes the cause cannot be found .
You know your body better than anyone . If you are experiencing any kind of breast area pain , definitely get it checked out , and remember you are not alone .
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WHEN IS IT SAFE TO HAVE SEX AFTER A HEART ATTACK ?
Sooner than you think . Sex is considered a physical activity , so most physicians will recommend resuming regular sexual activity once you can engage in mild to moderate physical activity without issues . The ability to walk briskly for 20-30 minutes or the ability to climb one to two flights of stairs would give a green light .
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