TREATMENT
The treatment of breast enlargement which occurs after the use of anabolic steroids is to stop using the substance. The breast enlargement does decrease with time and in most cases can take anywhere from 3-6 months to completely subside.
A few percentage of men, will have a residual dimple of a breast enlargement remaining even after the drugs have been stopped.
In a male who has breast enlargement after taking anabolic steroids a visit to the physician is not a priority. One should stop the steroids and observe what happens. Only if the breast enlargement remains after a period of 3-6 months, a visit to the physician is recommended.
The diagnosis of breast enlargement is straight forward and only requires a physical exam. If the cause is anabolic steroids, then no great deal of work up is required. X rays, Ct scans or MRI are not needed in individuals who have breast enlargement after taking anabolic steroids. Even a tissue biopsy is not required.
The majority of cases of gynecomastia resolve on their own if the offending agent is discontinued. While there are some physicians who always encourage some type of surgical intervention, this is the last choice of treatment. The first treatment of breast enlargement is always conservative. Only if the breast enlargement persists, should treatment be undertaken.
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