/?ɡa?.n?.k???m?st.i.?/thedevelopmentofbreasttissuein men:Gynecomastia is usuallyharmlessbutemotionallyupsetting.(Definition ofgynecomastiafrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus? Cambridge University Press)
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gynecomastiaIn one small study, tea tree oil and lavender oil - common ingredients in shampoos, soaps, and lotions - was implicated in the development of childhoodgynecomastia.FromCBS NewsDoctors often recommend "watchful waiting" forgynecomastiathat arises during puberty, as many cases go away on their own.FromCBS NewsIn some cases,gynecomastiais caused by a benign tumor of the pituitary known as a prolactinoma.FromCBS NewsGynecomastiais caused by a hormone imbalance between testosterone and estrogen.FromCNNGynecomastiais caused by excessive estrogen actions and is often the result of an increased ratio of estrogen to androgen.FromCNNUp to 60 percent of men are believed to have breast enlargement, a.k.a.gynecomastia.FromCBS NewsOther hormone-disrupting conditions that can result ingynecomastiainclude kidney failure, malnutrition, and thyroid disorders.FromCBS NewsIn one small study, tea tree oil and lavender oil - common ingredients in shampoos, soaps, and lotions - was recently implicated in the development of childhoodgynecomastia.FromCBS NewsAugmented estrogen levels in men decrease facial hair, promotegynecomastia, and cause impotence.From theCambridge English CorpusIn addition to hypogonadism, this condition can also manifest as galactorrhea and asgynecomastiain men.From theCambridge English CorpusOn the other hand, reproductive system dysfunction indicative of hypogonadism, such as amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea, galactorrhea, andgynecomastiadue to breast tissue enlargement, is more tightly correlated with hyperprolactinemia.From theCambridge English CorpusSimilarly, in women decreased libido,gynecomastia, galactorrhea, amenorrhea, and anovulation are all negative outcomes of elevated prolactin levels that must be considered when selecting an antipsychotic therapy.From theCambridge English CorpusThese examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.#https://dictionary.cambridge.org//dictionary/english/gynecomastia##
