Moobs: A growing number of guys with growing breasts

Let’s face it. Men like boobs. But in terms of today, it seems that nearly half the population of men all over the world loves a nice rack so much, that it starts to grow on them… Literally! The result: MANBOOBS or MOOBS!

Manboobs, moobs, b!+(# tits, whatever you want to call it. Gynecomastia is a serious condition.
Screengrab from the movie, Fight Club

Manboobs – or GYNECOMASTIA in medical terms – is an endocrine disorder wherein breast tissues of men start to develop due to mainly due to hormonal imbalance. This imbalance is usually caused by other illnesses, injuries, food and medications that can alter the function of significant glands that produce hormones in the body, particularly irregularities in the secretion of estrogen and androgen.

Considering this some sort of a disorganized process happening inside the man’s body, there are still quite a handful of factors to consider as to why this hormonal imbalance literally gives guys the worst case of “Robert Paulson”. You know who that is? Just take a look at the screengrab from the movie, Fight Club.

Listed are just some of the common causes of gynecomastia:

Chronic diseases and illnesses that can be linked to hormonal imbalance

Diabetes, kidney failure and endocrine illnesses (hypothyroidism, etc.) are just some of the diseases and ailments that can affect the production of hormones in the body – specifically androgens and estrogens. These chronic diseases may trigger hormonal imbalance by deterring and interrupting the regular production of the testosterone in the body. As for liver cirrhosis being linked to gynecomastia, the liver’s ability to metabolize hormones is damaged and can no longer able to regulate excess estrogens. These effects can also be attributed to cancer –particularly prostate, testicular, etc., when it comes to the production and balancing of the testosterone.

That explains why and how “Robert Paulson” got the ridiculously-large pair of tits, and why I am associating this bodybuilder-turned-testicular-cancer-survivor fictional character with this post.

Medications and treatments

Tied up to the first one is the medication that goes with it. And this could get your chest all pumped up and juicy. Chemotherapy and dialysis are two major medications may and can save you from cancer and kidney-related diseases. However, there’s a big chance that your chest may grow even more due to the treatment’s effect on the gonad – a gland responsible for the production of hormones in the testicular area – as you undergo with these treatments.  This also goes for anti androgens and radiation treatments used for curing prostate cancer.

Moreover, medications for depression, ulcer, antibiotics, and even anabolic steroid can cause a firm man to grow a pair… of tender boobage. Instead, try something more natural like ginseng root to alleviate minor illnesses and ailments.

Food and booze

And just because you’re healthy as a horse, it doesn’t mean you’re exempted from sprouting a pair of fun bags. There are a number of foods and beverages that contains phytoestrogens – compound that mimics the characteristics of an estrogen. This can be found mostly on hops – which is normally found on beer – as well as green tea, soy, cereals, chickpeas, processed and legumes among others. So, you might wanna take it easy on shrugging down a 6-pack and be mindful of what you eat. Moderation is the key.

Drug abuse

Surprised? Believe it! Marijuana, along with those other drug substances found in heroin, meth, methadone as well as other barbiturates and opiates can slow down the production of testosterone in the body. So regardless if you’re into legal organic stuff or those high caliber drugs, you might want to steer clear from these drugs.

To sum up, the causes of gynecomastia mentioned above all boils down to one factor: hormonal imbalance. As a solution, experts recommend to track your testosterone level. Also, with the help of exercise, balanced diet, proper use of medication, as well as taking care of yourselves and of course, you will be able to regain the loss manly hormone in your body and restore the chiseled figure that you used to have.

Furthermore, sipping a nice warm cup of ginseng tea to facilitate hormone regulation and promote overall well being won’t hurt a bit in ensuring your toned chest won’t sag and look like Kim Kardashian’s oily booty.