What are the underlying reasons behind gynecomastia, and how is it commonly treated?

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Hormonal Imbalance: Gynecomastia often occurs due to an imbalance between the hormones estrogen and testosterone. Estrogen stimulates breast tissue growth, while testosterone inhibits it. If estrogen levels increase relative to testosterone, it can lead to the development of breast tissue in males.

Treatment : For persistent or severe cases of gynecomastia, surgical intervention may be necessary to remove excess breast tissue.

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