Word parts
What it means
It happens when the balance between estrogen and testosterone shifts. It is common and often temporary in newborns, teenage boys and older men. Other causes include liver disease and drugs such as spironolactone, some antipsychotics, anabolic steroids and hormone treatment for prostate cancer.
For the nurse
Ask about drugs and substance use, and give the client privacy and room to talk, since it can be embarrassing.
At a glance
| Spanish | ginecomastia |
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