January 28, 2006
Why do men have nipples?
From The London Times:
Because we are mammals and blessed with body hair, three middle ear bones, and the ability to nourish our young with milk that females produce in modified sweat glands called mammary glands. Although females have the mammary glands, we all start out in a similar way in the embryo. During development, the embryo follows a female template until about six weeks, when the male sex chromosome kicks in for a male embryo. The embryo then begins to develop all of its male characteristics. Men are thus left with nipples and also with some breast tissue.
Men can even get breast cancer and there are some medical conditions that can cause male breasts to enlarge. Abnormal enlargement of the breasts in a male is known a gynecomastia. Gynecomastia can be caused by using anabolic steroids. So, if your favourite athlete suddenly develops man boobs and starts winning gold medals, you know the reason why.
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A few years ago I was struck with a metal baseball bat across my face, as a result I have been suffering of medical (dental) condition called (TMJ) craniofacial pain syndrome. Prescription medications, such as: elavil 100 mg. and valium 5 mg were prescribed in order for me to manage the pain. A few years later, I developed gynocomastia which was dignosed by a surgeon and my medical doctor. I tried to have surgery done, however, the health insurance company denied payment for this for the surgery was determined "cosmetic surgery" by the insurance company. I got stuck with this gynocomastia. Does anybody have any idea how I could get rid of these awful benign tumors?
Any suggestions are welcome.
I am much obliged.
Posted by: Patricio Salas | Jan 29, 2006 7:40:32 PM
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