Author Topic: Consider Tamoxifen before deciding to have an expensive surgery for gynocomastia  (Read 1536 times)

Offline Onision

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A study was done on the use of Tamoxifen on patients of ages 12 through 62 years of age, this was the result.


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At six months gynecomastia disappeared in 26 patients (62%), but relapsed in 27%. All gynecomastias caused by drugs with antiandrogen activity disappeared. Fifty two percent of gynecomastias over 4 cm and 90% of those of less than 4 cm in diameter disappeared (p<0.05). Fifty six percent of gynecomastias lasting more than two years and 70% of those of a shorter duration disappeared (p=NS). Two patients had diarrhea or flushes associated to the therapy.



Offline Paa_Paw

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That sounds nice, but without the information about the source and numbers of people treated it is really rather meaningless.

I believe the use of Tamoxifen for Gynecomastia is still "off Label" and that says a lot.
Grandpa Dan


 

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