Frequency
Breast growth in males is more common than what one is led to believe. Many male children develop breast enlargement during puberty. From available data, this phenomenon is seen in about 35-60% of males and is considered physiological. The exact numbers remain unknown because not many males brag about the disorder. The condition is most commonly seen in males between the ages of 12-16.
The prevalence increases again in males in the 6-7th decade of life. The condition is typically identified by the individual himself. In the majority of cases, there is no milk production from the breast and unlike the female; breast enlargement in males is not deemed erotic or sexy.
Breast enlargement in the younger age group of males is almost always physiological and generally resolves with time. In males who are older, the cause may be linked to various factors (see below) and may not always resolve.
Pseudo-gynecomastia is a condition which looks very similar in size and shape to Gynecomastia. However, unlike glandular tissue which is found in Gynecomastia, only fat is found in pseudo-gynecomastia. The condition is more common in obese males.
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