Gynecomastia at a glance
The term comes from the Greek words Gyne meaning woman and mastos meaning breast.
In practical terms, this means abnormally large breasts in men.
The condition is relatively common in adolescent boys, and 90% of the time symptoms
disappear in a matter of months, or as adolescent wanes, a few years later. But
the remaining 10% are burdened with a social handicap that causes a deep and complex
shame, and puts one’s relationship with one’s body at risk...
by Dr. Shishir Agarwal,
Senior Consultant, Plastic surgery