BREAST TISSUE: Should you worry?

The Appearance of gynecomastia, the enlargement of male breast tissue, is a condition that can occur in older men as the result of love testosterone or other hormonal imbalances. it can also be a side effect of hormone therapy prescribed to treat prostate cancer. Usually it is harmless. Some men may opt to take antiestrogen medicine of to have the breast tissue surgically removed. One caveat: Men should be on the lookout for very recent growth of breast tissue, especially if accompanied by pain or tenderness. Your doctor should examine you to rule out hormonal disorders or malignancies.