Gynecomastia or man boobs has several impacts on a young man. The most apparent is its physical impact. During puberty, there is a chance that a young man will have breast growth. Instead of a flattened chest, man with gynecomastia has protruding and puffy nipples.
On an emotional level, men with gynecomastia usually have low self-esteem and low self-confidence. A man bothered by this condition tries to avoid swimming, taking his shirt off and other social activities that need everyone to get naked on top.
The emotional impact of gynecomastia is much higher than its physical impact. A small size male breast in only one side can already cause high level of stress. To cover their condition, men with gynecomastia wear thick clothes and use compression garment.
On a social level, man with protruding breasts is usually mocked and ridiculed by his peers in schools or in his neighborhood. His typical behavior is to shun others and become a social outcast. Most of these men will survive the social impact of gynecomastia. Some can even get married. However, the emotional impact usually stays.
In some cases, married men with gynecomastia still suffer from psychosocial discomfort. They still feel unworthy and unloved. The comforting words of their wives are never enough to ease their discomfort. Even to their wives, most of these men can't take their clothes off.
Some cases of obesity in men are caused by the emotional impact of gynecomastia. According to these men, they need to grow bigger to keep up with the size of their breasts. In turn, their health is also affected. Obesity brings a lot of complications in one's health, including heart disease and high blood pressure.
Aside from all of these, men with gynecomastia also have constant fear of breast cancer. In most cases, these men believe that their gynecomastia is a tumor because the lump sometimes occurs in only one side of the breast. Their chronic fear can sometimes affect them financially.
Though gynecomastia is a normal body condition in teenagers and adults, consulting a professional is essential so that any emotional and social impact can be prevented. Gynecomastia and all its effects can be treated. And if the condition already complicates the life of a man, seek medical advice immediately and if possible undergo a surgery to remove the protrusion.
On an emotional level, men with gynecomastia usually have low self-esteem and low self-confidence. A man bothered by this condition tries to avoid swimming, taking his shirt off and other social activities that need everyone to get naked on top.
The emotional impact of gynecomastia is much higher than its physical impact. A small size male breast in only one side can already cause high level of stress. To cover their condition, men with gynecomastia wear thick clothes and use compression garment.
On a social level, man with protruding breasts is usually mocked and ridiculed by his peers in schools or in his neighborhood. His typical behavior is to shun others and become a social outcast. Most of these men will survive the social impact of gynecomastia. Some can even get married. However, the emotional impact usually stays.
In some cases, married men with gynecomastia still suffer from psychosocial discomfort. They still feel unworthy and unloved. The comforting words of their wives are never enough to ease their discomfort. Even to their wives, most of these men can't take their clothes off.
Some cases of obesity in men are caused by the emotional impact of gynecomastia. According to these men, they need to grow bigger to keep up with the size of their breasts. In turn, their health is also affected. Obesity brings a lot of complications in one's health, including heart disease and high blood pressure.
Aside from all of these, men with gynecomastia also have constant fear of breast cancer. In most cases, these men believe that their gynecomastia is a tumor because the lump sometimes occurs in only one side of the breast. Their chronic fear can sometimes affect them financially.
Though gynecomastia is a normal body condition in teenagers and adults, consulting a professional is essential so that any emotional and social impact can be prevented. Gynecomastia and all its effects can be treated. And if the condition already complicates the life of a man, seek medical advice immediately and if possible undergo a surgery to remove the protrusion.
