GYNAECOMASTIA AND ITS AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

INTRODUCTION

Gynaecomastia is a condition in which there occurs enlargement of breasts in males. The glandular tissue of breasts increases in men. It is caused by an imbalance of the hormones – testosterone and estrogen. It also occurs because of certain medications and some underlying disorders. In gynaecomastia, one or both of the breasts can get affected. New born babies, boys undergoing puberty and older men can normally develop gynaecomastia due to normal changes in hormonal levels.

Gynaecomastia is not a serious problem but it can cause embarassment to the males. It can go away on its own but in some cases, it persists. Then medications and surgery is required.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF GYNAECOMASTIA?

Gynaecomastia occurs because of the imbalance of estrogen and testosterone hormones. In men’s bodies, there is less production of estrogen hormone as compared to testosterone. Estrogen hormone is responsible for enlargement of glandular tissue of breast. If there is increased production of this hormone in men, then their breast enlarges. It can also occur due to decrease in testosterone level.

However, there is a condition called pseudogynaecomastia in which the breasts enlarge due to accumulation of fatty tissue in it. Men who are overweight, suffer from pseudogynaecomastia. There are various reasons which can cause imbalance of the hormones. Following are the reasons:

• Klinefelter’s syndrome
• Pituitary insufficiency
• Hyperthyroidism
• Obesity
• Malnutrition
• Cirrhosis of liver
• Tumors of adrenal gland, pituitary gland, testes, etc
• Kidney failure
• Liver failure
• Excessive intake of alcohol
• Drug abuse such as marijuana, heroin,
• Certain medications such as amphetamines, anti-anxiety medications, anti-androgens, calcium channel blockers, etc

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF GYNAECOMASTIA?

Some factors increase the risk of a person developing gynaecomastia. Following are the risk factors:

• Onset of puberty
• Old age
• Increased body weight
• Intake of anabolic steroids

 WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF GYNAECOMASTIA?

In most of the cases, there are no symptoms of gynaecomastia. But in some of the cases, there is manifestation of symptoms. Following are the signs and symptoms of gynaecomastia:

• Pain in breast
• Swelling in breast tissue
• Increased sensitivity of nipples with rubbing against the clothes
• Discharge in one or both the nipples
• Size variation in the breasts, one may become larger than the other one
• Breast cancer

HOW GYNAECOMASTIA CAN BE PREVENTED?

Gynaecomastia is difficult to prevent but the hormonal balance can be maintained by following some of the simple steps. Following are the preventive measures which can be found to beneficial for gynaecomastia:

• Say no to alcohol
• Avoid intake of drugs such as heroin, marijuana, amphetamines, steroids, etc
• Doing regular physical exercise
• Maintaining good weight
• Eating nutritious diet

HOW THE DIAGNOSIS OF GYNAECOMASTIA IS DONE?

The doctor will do a proper physical examination of the patient. He will ask about the signs and symptoms of the disease to the patient. He will do a careful examination of the breast tissue. He will suggest some tests to the patients for the evaluation of the disease:

• Blood tests
• Mammography
• CT scan
• MRI scan
• Tissue biopsy
• Testicular ultrasound

HERBS BENEFICIAL FOR GYNAECOMASTIA

Gynaecomastia is the excessive growth of breast in males. According to Ayurveda, it occurs because of the metabolic problem in body. The food doesn’t digest properly and the toxins get accumulated in body. This leads to imbalance of the three doshas – vata, pitta and kapha. The tridoshaj imbalance is responsible for gynaecomastia. Some ayurvedic herbs are very effective in the management of gynaecomastia. Following are the herbs:

• Harad
• Baheda
• Gokshura
• Amla
• Chitrakmool
• Kutki
• Neem

MANAGEMENT OF GYNAECOMASTIA WITH THE MEDICATIONS OF CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE

Here are some of the medications of Chandigarh Ayurved centre which are used for the treatment of gynaecomastia:

1. Makar Rasayan Tablet

MAKAR RASAYAN tablet is a herbo-mineral tablet and is purely Ayurvedic formulation. CAC MAKAR RASAYAN tablet help in balancing all the three doshas. It helps to rejuvenate body tissues and act as an immuno modulator. It helps in proper blood circulation. It prevents the skin from dryness.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

2. Kapha Balance Tablet

Kapha tablet is a healthy blend of herbs formulated to balance Kapha doshas without aggravating Pitta and Vata doshas. It can also be used to alleviate any temporary Kapha imbalance. It is very effective in Kapha season that is late winter and spring. It consists of warming and astringent herbs that help to balance the system throughout the cold season.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

3. Right Shape Oil

RIGHT SHAPE OIL is 100% safe and pure Ayurvedic formulation. It is effective in reducing the fat around the belly and gives a better shape to your tummy in just a few weeks of regular use. This oil is made up of extracts of various natural ingredients like Garlic oil, Black pepper oil, Ginger oil, Giloy, and Karpoor. You can even use this oil to tone your thighs, arms and more areas of fat deposit

Recommended Dosage: Apply this oil to the areas of Fat deposit and massage for 15-20 minutes.

4. Detox Tablet

Chandigarh Ayurved Centre Detox tablets are 100% natural & safe containing 1gm herbs extract. The herbs used for formulation of these tablets show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, & immuno-modulator properties.The herbs & minerals used for preparation of this churna shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulator properties.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

5. Cyst Heal Tablet

CAC Cyst heal tablet is a pure ayurvedic medicine that contains various herbs extract that works on the any kind of abnormal growth like cyst, myoma, polyp, lipoma, lumps in breast, benign or malignant tumor. Cyst heal tablet helps in reducing any kind of abnormal growth in the body and reducing overall body weight. It treats menstrual irregularity, increases ovulation and follicular maturity, PCOS and treats female infertility as well.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.