Doctor’s Advice: How Effective Is Homeopathy To Treat Gynecomastia?

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What is Gynecomastia?

The condition of enlargement of breast tissues in boys and men is gynecomastia. Although males don’t have large breasts like women, every man is born with some amount of breast tissue.

Quoting from one of the research findings from a study, “The prevalence of asymptomatic gynecomastia is 60% to 90% in neonates, 50% to 60% in adolescents, and up to 70% in men aged 50 to 69 years.”

Causes of Gynecomastia

The underlying cause that leads to swelling of the breast tissue remains in the same. The male body produces both types of hormones- testosterone (male sex hormone) and estrogen (female sex hormone). There is always a balance between these two hormones in the body. During puberty or men over their 40s and 50s, they tend to produce less testosterone. Hence, there is a hormonal imbalance. More estrogen levels lead to swelling of the breasts.

There are a lot of factors that can throw off the balance of hormones in the body. These are-

Problems in the thyroid gland that actually controls growth and sexuality
Trauma or any disease to the testicles
Excessive weight that results in higher estrogen levels
Medicines for diseases such as heart illnesses, depression, ulcers, cancer
Taking illegal drugs such as steroids, marijuana and heroin
Liver ailments
Failure to kidney
Presence of malignant cells in lungs, pituitary gland or adrenal glands

Read more: Psuedogynecomastia VS Gynecomastia

5 Doctor’s View On Homeopathy Treatment for Gynecomastia

Dr. Himani Negi (7 years of experience, Chennai)

Dr. Negi believes that homeopathic medicines treat gynecomastia by normalizing the hormonal imbalance in the body. She adds, “In homeopathy, we treat the underlying cause which leads to a permanent improvement in the condition. Also remedies increase the overall vitality of the patient and thus the body itself deals with the problem which helps in decreasing the size of male breast.”
Dr. G Ebenesar Backianathan (7 years of experience, Cuddalore)

Dr. Backianathan claims, “Homeopathy medicines act deeply to restore the disordered cells, tissues and increase vitality all over the body. No need to worry.”
Dr. Vivek Pahwa (19 years of experience, Delhi)

Dr. Pahwa says that homeopathic medicines can treat gynecomastia effectively without any side effects.
Dr. Mukul Gurawa

According to Dr. Mukul, homeopathy aims for the holistic well being of a person. Keeping in mind that each patient is different and so are their needs, doctors prescribe medicines accordingly. There are no specific homeopathic medicines but a combination of medicines that work in harmony to treat gynecomastia.
Dr. Rohit Jain
Dr. Jain explains that homeopathy works in the following ways to treat gynecomastia-
-Restore hormonal imbalance
-Reduces soreness and tenderness around the breasts
-Decreases chances of fat deposition
-Treats side effects of allopathic medicines

Is Homeopathy Effective in Treating Gynecomastia?

The opinion on the effectiveness of treating gynecomastia is bifurcated. One group of thought-process believes that although it takes around 2-4 months for homeopathic medicines to show results, it can treat gynecomastia effectively without any side effects. Moreover, this is one of the safest non-surgical treatment options for gynecomastia.

In contrast to this, there is another set of opinions saying that people have reported digestive problems, nausea and vomiting, allergic reactions or cold after taking homeopathic medicines for gynecomastia.

Homeopathic Treatment for Gynecomastia	Surgical Treatment for Gynecomastia
Homeopathic medicines may or may not provide any relief even after 2-3 months	Guaranteed results within 4-6 weeks
There can be several side effects such as bloating, digestive problem, nausea, vomiting, etc. when homeopathic medicines are taken	Side effects can occur during the initial days of the recovery. But with proper precautions, these are easily manageable
Breasts can enlarge again once medicines are stopped.	Surgery ensures that breast enlargement do not recur
No scientific evidence that guarantees the effectiveness of homeopathic treatment	Sufficient research studies confirm that this is the most effective treatment for gynecomastia

Hence, it is recommended that people suffering from gynecomastia choose a treatment option that offers guaranteed results. One such option is liposuction along with a gland excision surgery. The success rate of these procedures is very high. Moreover, the chances of recurrence are low. In addition to this, the person is able to return to normal activities within a week. All these advantages make the surgical options a favorable one. At Pristyn Care, doctors understand that gynecomastia has a psychosocial impact on a person. Hence, we ensure that people gain their lost confidence by offering each patient a customized treatment option. This ensures long-lasting results as well as faster recovery for the patient. Talk to our doctors today to know more about the treatment options and boost your confidence today!