Patient discussions
Weight loss advice for obese patients is advised.
Reassurance is appropriate for adolescents.
Avoidance of endocrine disrupting chemicals is recommended.
Withdrawal of a contributing drug may be sufficient to alleviate gynecomastia - most effective when treatment is instituted early, especially in the first year, while gynecomastia is still in the proliferative phase.
Use of alternative medications if drug-induced gynecomastia is suspected.
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