POT OR CANNABIS A CAUSE OF GYNECOMASTIA

Gynecomastia, commonly known as ‘male breasts’, is the abnormal development of mammary glands in males. This is caused by several things, but primarily are brought about by hormonal imbalance; more female hormones than the male hormones, thus development of breasts. 

Among other causes of gynecomastia are obesity, use of steroids, and use of certain narcotics such as marijuana.

Marijuana is a narcotic drug that is derived from the plant cannabis sativa. It consists of a dry, shredded mixture of brown and green leaves, seeds, stems and flowers which are derivatives of Cannabis sativa plant. The active ingredient is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol also known as THC.

Certain studies which were done on animals and humans have been reported to show that Marijuana use reduces levels of the male hormone, Testosterone. Marijuana contains phytoestrogens that essentially limits the body in its production of testosterone. Reduced levels of testosterone then produces an imbalance in the testosterone to estrogen ratio thus leads to the development of gynecomastia.

It indeed stands to reason that as male hormones decrease, the hormonal balance in the male body will shift towards the feminine side which will in turn initiate certain feminization changes in the body, one of which is Gynecomastia.

If suspected that the cause of gynecomastia is the use of this narcotic, then, reasonably, the cure is to stop. However, it may occur that the gynecomastia is already on its advanced level, and then stopping drug abuse may not make the breasts to go away. This time, the best option is to go for gynecomastia surgery.

Before undergoing surgery, it is best to scout for the best gynecomastia specialists or one who does “man boobs surgery”. In the San Francisco Bay Area, among the best Gynecomastia surgeon and experts is Dr. Miguel Delgado who has gained expertise in the field after decades of experience. For more information on surgery for gynecomastia, you may browse through his website at http://www.sanfranciscocosmetic-surgery.com/pro_gynecomastia.html.