{"id":55699,"date":"2025-01-17T14:31:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T09:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/?p=55699"},"modified":"2026-02-26T09:37:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T04:37:10","slug":"what-are-the-risks-of-not-treating-gynecomastia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-are-the-risks-of-not-treating-gynecomastia\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Risks of Not Treating Gynecomastia?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you considering <\/span>Gynecomastia <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a minor concern and are self-conscious about your body? It can be alarming for you if remain untreated. Don\u2019t wait too long, it is better to address it soon.\u00a0 Explore its consequences to avoid long-term effects. Stick to this read to get your answer <\/span><b>What Are the Risks of Not Treating Gynecomastia?<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-are-the-risks-of-not-treating-gynecomastia\/#Understanding_Gynecomastia\" >Understanding Gynecomastia!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-are-the-risks-of-not-treating-gynecomastia\/#What_Are_the_Risks_of_Not_Treating_Gynecomastia\" >What Are the Risks of Not Treating Gynecomastia?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-are-the-risks-of-not-treating-gynecomastia\/#Physical_Complications_Pain_and_Discomfort\" >Physical Complications: Pain and Discomfort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-are-the-risks-of-not-treating-gynecomastia\/#_Emotional_and_Psychological_Impact\" >\u00a0Emotional and Psychological Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-are-the-risks-of-not-treating-gynecomastia\/#Risk_of_Anxiety_Depression\" >Risk of Anxiety &amp; Depression<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-are-the-risks-of-not-treating-gynecomastia\/#Social_Isolation\" >Social Isolation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-are-the-risks-of-not-treating-gynecomastia\/#Long-Term_Health_Risks\" >Long-Term Health Risks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-are-the-risks-of-not-treating-gynecomastia\/#Chronic_pain\" >Chronic pain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-are-the-risks-of-not-treating-gynecomastia\/#Global_Prevalence_of_Gynecomastia\" >Global Prevalence of Gynecomastia\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-are-the-risks-of-not-treating-gynecomastia\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-are-the-risks-of-not-treating-gynecomastia\/#Say_Goodbye_to_Gynecomastia_by_Booking_Us\" >Say Goodbye to Gynecomastia by Booking Us!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Gynecomastia\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding Gynecomastia!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A medical condition characterized by the enlargement of male breast tissues is called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/breast-surgery\/gynecomastia-male-breast-reduction\/\">Gynecomastia<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It may seem a minor issue and is often neglected. But if it is left untreated it can be dangerous. Gynecomastia can lead to physical, emotional, and psychological consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following reasons trigger the enlargement of male breasts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal Modifications especially during puberty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain medications like steroids and marijuana.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver disease, kidney failure thyroid concerns, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, heredity might be the cause.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unbalanced diet and alcohol consumption.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Risks_of_Not_Treating_Gynecomastia\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are the Risks of Not Treating Gynecomastia?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ignoring or not treating this illness can generate the following impacts:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Complications_Pain_and_Discomfort\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Complications: Pain and Discomfort<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the chest size increases, some men might experience a sense of heaviness in the chest area. It can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trigger pain<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well. The breasts may become tender or swollen resulting in discomfort. Labor activities like exercise are very difficult under such conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without proper care, it can further enlarge leading to permanent and more invasive therapy such as surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Emotional_and_Psychological_Impact\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Emotional and Psychological Impact<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gynecomastia<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not only a physical illness, it can affect a person\u2019s mental and emotional health as well. Many men argue that they feel less confident and have a decrease in self-esteem about their appearance. Especially when they participate in activities like swimming or going to the gym.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_of_Anxiety_Depression\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk of Anxiety &amp; Depression<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constant worrying about physical appearance and public image can make people <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depressed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> especially when they have gynecomastia. Particularly younger individuals are very conscious about their self-image.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_Isolation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Isolation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men with severe gynecomastia withdraw themselves from social interactions&gt;it happens due to disappointment resulting from large breasts. They refrain from wearing few clothes and do not accept invitations to social events.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long-Term_Health_Risks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-Term Health Risks<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If left as it is, <\/span>gynecomastia<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can shape into long-term health complications. It can increase the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">risk of developing breast cancer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> however this chance is low in men as compared to women. Regular monitoring and taking care of your health can help manage these conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chronic_pain\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic pain<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive gynecomastia can lead to chronic pain in the chest area especially when the breast size increases at a higher rate. It kicks you out of physical activities like exercise making them harder to treat without surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Prevalence_of_Gynecomastia\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Prevalence of Gynecomastia\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Age group<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Prevalence(%)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adolescents<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33.3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29.6<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older Men<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The given data is estimated, not the exact one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-55701 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-55701.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-55701.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-55701.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-55701.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-55701.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1736934142\"><div id=\"sp-ea-55701\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-557010\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse557010\" aria-controls=\"collapse557010\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> How gynecomastia can be tested?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse557010\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-55701\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-557010\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Physical examination and imaging techniques are often used for <\/span>gynecomastia <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">diagnosis<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-557011\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse557011\" aria-controls=\"collapse557011\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is gynecomastia common?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse557011\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-55701\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-557011\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ye sit affects up to 50% of people in their puberty or older age.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-557012\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse557012\" aria-controls=\"collapse557012\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I pay through my ATM card?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse557012\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-55701\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-557012\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Both credit and debit cards can be utilized for payment.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-557013\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse557013\" aria-controls=\"collapse557013\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is gynecomastia hereditary?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse557013\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-55701\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-557013\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, it can target you genetically as well.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-557014\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse557014\" aria-controls=\"collapse557014\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What long-term risks are linked with it?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse557014\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-55701\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-557014\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Men with such a condition might have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-557015\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse557015\" aria-controls=\"collapse557015\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Does gynecomastia affect one breast only? <\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse557015\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-55701\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-557015\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, it can target one as well as both breasts.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Say_Goodbye_to_Gynecomastia_by_Booking_Us\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Say Goodbye to Gynecomastia by Booking Us!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are waiting to welcome you at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/\">Enfield Royal Clinic<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where you get Gynecomastia treatment at a very reasonable price. 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