Many men suffer from a condition called gynecomastia. This is a condition that causes the man to have extra fat in the chest area resulting in the appearance of feminine-like breasts. You may be wondering what causes male breasts. Here are a couple of possible answers.
If you are a teenager, or the person who you are reading this for is a teenager, this condition is not completely uncommon. When going through puberty, many boys have surges of hormones which can result in extra fatty tissue in the chest area. Although it can be very embarrassing, most often this is not a cause for concern as the condition will generally correct itself after puberty when the hormones level out. The best thing to do at this age is to wait it out.
Male breasts can also be caused by being overweight. Fat will find it's way to your chest and accumulate there. If you are overweight, you may find that it makes a big difference when you lose the weight. If you accompany the weight loss with weight-bearing exercises, you will find that you will notice a huge difference in your chest area.
Although you may not fit into either one of these categories, there are treatments that can help you with this condition. Some opt for surgery when dealing with male breasts and some prefer to try other methods first. Whatever you decide is best for your situation, there is no need to feel that you are stuck with man boobs forever.