Heredity ?

[G-Man99]

Hi,

I've noticed that me and my father have the same chest/boobs (we're both 5'10 and 180lbs approx). I've read here that heredity can be a big factor in gyne, my question is if it's my gyne is due to heredity  does that mean that it's a glandular case of gyne that I have?

Thanks

[Paa_Paw]

Because Gynecomastia usually consists of both fatty and glandular tissue, Yes generally.

[nargle]

I would also like to say I think part of it is hereditary as well.  Though oddly enough, I have it from my father but my brother has a flat chest.  He was also a lot more athletic than me growing up as well so maybe his hormones developed better?

[flex1appeal]

There is no such thing as "fat" only gyno. All gyno has some component of gland. Dr Bermant said it himself in a recent post.

[jc71]

Hi,

I've noticed that me and my father have the same chest/boobs (we're both 5'10 and 180lbs approx). I've read here that heredity can be a big factor in gyne, my question is if it's my gyne is due to heredity  does that mean that it's a glandular case of gyne that I have?

Thanks

I don't think it necessarily means you have a glandular case.

My gyne was 90% fat as was my fathers.

[boomheadshot]

My gyno was pure breast tissue just as my dad had. He was thin just as I am yet still had puffy nips.

[uk2000]

i think it has alot to do with yr diet and fitness when growing up.  i was lazy growing didnt do much exercise, etc.  my brother was more atheltic played sports and has no gyne, and a very athletic figure

[monnom]

my doctor told me having the gland is purely genetic, just like getting freckles.

both my dad and i are the slim athletic type and developed puffy nips at puberty

[headheldhigh01]

i dunno, neither my dad nor my brothers has it, and mine's a gland case.  i think it could predispose you but not guarantee it.  

[Hypo-is-here]

Facts

Gynecomastia can be due to hereditry and genetics

Gynecomastia is NOT always do to hereditry or genetics

Anything that leads to a poor androgen to estrogen ratio can cause gynecomastia, this includes disease, accidents and medications.