Gynecomastia is the enlargement of the male breast. Drug-induced gynecomastia is common (1 to 2.5 %), especially with antipsychotics. Typically Phenothiazines and Butyrophenones cause gynecomastia.

1. Drug and Supplements - Drug-
Induced Gynecomastia
Drug-Induced Gynecomastia - Diagnosis
and Treatment

2. Drug-Induced Gynecomastia - Diagnosis and
Treatment

3. Drug-Induced Gynecomastia - Diagnosis and Treatment
● Gynecomastia is the enlargement of the male breast. Drug-induced
gynecomastia is common (1 to 2.5 %), especially with antipsychotics.
● Antipsychotics act by blocking the dopamine receptor D2. There are four
major dopaminergic pathways, which are mesolimbic, mesocortical,
nigrostriatal, and tuberoinfundibular.
● In this presentation we discussed about the mechanism of its
development, monitoring, and treatment of Gynecomastia.
Abstract :

4. Drug-Induced Gynecomastia - Diagnosis and Treatment
The following tests can be done:
● Thyroid function test.
● Liver enzymes.
● Serum creatinine.
● Serum beta hCG.
● Serum DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) or urinary 17-ketosteroids.
● Serum total and free or bioavailable testosterone, LH, FSH.
● MRI of sella turcica, especially if prolactin levels are markedly elevated,
the patient has bitemporal hemianopia or any signs of intracranial space
occupying lesion.
Evaluating a Patient with Gynecomastia:

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