Will gynecomastia be hereditary? [gynecomastia]
These days, among the men who visit the hospital,
More and more are coming in with the worry,
“Could I also have gynecomastia?”
From teenagers to men in their fifties, people of various ages
Visit the clinic with concerns about a protruding chest.
And one of the questions I hear most often in the consultation room is this:
“Is gynecomastia hereditary?”
Fathers and sons visiting together often ask this question.
Fathers who come to the hospital with their teenage sons
Often say this:
“I’ve had a slightly protruding chest since I was young,
And my son seems similar. Could it be hereditary?”
Among men in their 20s and 30s who are about to get married,
Some also ask,
“If I have a son in the future,
Will his chest develop like mine?”
Is gynecomastia really hereditary?
To give you the conclusion first,
“Gynecomastia is not hereditary.”
The key cause of gynecomastia is
A hormonal imbalance.
In other words, rather than genetic factors,
It can occur temporarily depending on the period
When the balance between male and female hormones becomes disrupted.
Therefore, it is important to pay attention to
“The three periods of hormonal change”
That men experience.
Gynecomastia can appear three times in a man’s life,
During specific periods.
① Newborn period
When a baby is still in the womb,
The mother’s female hormones can influence the fetus,
Causing the chest to appear slightly swollen
Or even produce a bit of milk right after birth.
However, this is a physiological phenomenon,
And it naturally disappears with time.
② Puberty
This is the most common period.
If the balance of sex hormones becomes temporarily disrupted
At the beginning of puberty,
The chest may develop under the influence of female hormones.
In most cases, as secondary sexual characteristics progress,
Male hormone levels rise quickly
And the chest returns to normal.
However, in some individuals,
Excessively developed glandular tissue remains
And continues to protrude into adulthood.
Most men who visit the hospital for gynecomastia
Fall into this stage.
③ Middle age and beyond
As men enter middle age,
Male hormone levels gradually decrease.
During this so-called male menopause,
Changes occur not only in vitality
But also in the chest area.
Even men who never had gynecomastia before
May develop protrusion or sagging of the chest
After reaching middle age.
In the end, gynecomastia is not “genetic” but a “hormonal issue.”
In conclusion, there are three periods in a man’s life
When the chest may become more feminine in appearance,
But this is not due to congenital heredity—
It is caused by acquired hormonal changes.
“Did my child develop gynecomastia because he takes after his dad?”
“My husband has gynecomastia—what if my son develops it too?”
There is no need to worry about these concerns.
Gynecomastia is not hereditary!
Gynecomastia is treatable!
Even if gynecomastia has already developed
Due to hormonal imbalance,
It can be sufficiently corrected
Through surgical treatment.
Rather than worrying in front of the mirror,
It is important to receive an accurate diagnosis
Through a consultation with a specialist.
Early diagnosis
Fast treatment
Quick recovery
These three things are the key to returning to daily life quickly.
Just remember this:
Gynecomastia is not hereditary.
But it is treatable!
Rather than worrying alone,
Consider meeting with a medical professional
To make a treatment plan.
