Gynecomastia is defined as benign, excessive breast development in men. Some studies say that one out of every 3 men has gynecomastia. Gynecomastia, which can also be observed in infancy and old age, most commonly occurs in adolescence. According to a study conducted in our country, the incidence of gynecomastia in adolescent boys is 34.6%.
Although gynecomastia is not harmful to health, it causes distress and embarrassment in the person himself. Long-standing gynecomastia cannot regress spontaneously. It requires medical treatment and, if necessary, surgical intervention.