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Is Soft Chest Muscle In Men A Sign Of Gynecomastia?
Question: I weigh 68kg. I am 5ft 10 inches (178 cm) tall. I have soft chest, and some belly fat, but I dont look fat or large chested when I wear shirt. I want to know if this is gynecomastia. I want to know if I can reduce this with good diet and exercise.
Brief Answer:
you probably can
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
gynecomastia means the development of a men's mammary gland. The mammary gland has to be enlarged in order to diagnose gynecomastia. The fat is irrelevant.
Judging from your height and weight, I don't believe you're too fat. Perhaps your fat distribution is such that it may cause trouble to you. If it's fat then exercise and a good diet would definitely reduce it. If it's gynecomastia then endocrinologic assessment would be required.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
you probably can
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
gynecomastia means the development of a men's mammary gland. The mammary gland has to be enlarged in order to diagnose gynecomastia. The fat is irrelevant.
Judging from your height and weight, I don't believe you're too fat. Perhaps your fat distribution is such that it may cause trouble to you. If it's fat then exercise and a good diet would definitely reduce it. If it's gynecomastia then endocrinologic assessment would be required.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
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