marijuana man boobs.

[hellboggles]

So ever since I was a kid I had a weight problem, I grew up and lost some weight, but my man boobs got big, I was a freaking C cup till yesterday. It was an embarrassing thing in my life, but that's not why I'm posting this...

I finally got corrective surgery (free! thanks insurance!) and as I was sitting in the waiting room yesterday for my operation to begin, I looked at the brochure about the procedure I was about to begin.

It listed as one of the causes of Gynecomastia, marijuana usage.

Now I had these man boobs before I started smoking last may, and I became a VERY regular user till 2 weeks ago. I'm currently on a break while I heal and figure out how to keep them from coming back.

So my question is...has marijuana been proven ONE WAY OR ANOTHER to cause these? IF so, quote me a study. I really like the green, I want to smoke it every day, but I'd rather not if I'm going to have to worry about getting C cup breasts again.

I would really appreciate even a "there is no conclusive evidence"

My own research hasn't yielded anything yet...

[scoobydooby67]

i know that this was one of the reefer madness points...

but this is really interesting.

[Dr McNasty]

did working out ever enter your brain? not trying to be a dick. but damn man c cups? my family has a weight problem i guess you can say with a few of them getting gastric bipass. but now you know you can become a fatty easier, have some self control. and i dont think marijuana caused your fattness nor do i think it will make you fat again. YOU make yourself fat and only YOU can change that.

[chicken tava]

Certain studies which were done on animals and humans have been reported to show that Marijuana use reduces levels of the male hormone, Testosterone. This can cause a number of things such as reduced sperm count, a shrinking of the testicles, and the outbreak of Gynecomastia. It indeed stands to reason that as male hormones decrease, the hormonal balance in the male body will shift towards the feminine side which will in turn initiate certain feminization changes in the body, one of which is Gynecomastia.

but most studies don't think use does jack shit. neither do i.

party on eat healthy you'll be good man

[FaaipDeOiad]

dude seriously dont sweat it, if it had that significant of an impact there would be allot of big breasted stoner stereotypes instead of lazy shiftless underachiever stereotypes.

everyones physiology is diff, but i know TONS of guys who smoke daily, i mean lots daily, and none of them have breasts, even remotely. Just stay on top of it, pay attention to the issue and if they begin to come back take up some jogging or something. if they dont go away then you can maybe wonder about the mj


until then though, smoke on brotha

[Meursault]

Well I can only speak from personal experience here but I have been smoking for a long time (and giving in to insane munchies every time without fail) and I am considered "at risk" for being too skinny. Like everyone else has said, everyone's different but I highly doubt that bud really causes a decrease in testosterone. This reeks of governmental scare tactic.

I would look at other things in your life that could be the cause of hormonal imbalance exhaustively before turning to your mj usage. There are a lot of (legal) drugs on the market that can cause this and innumerable other factors, from what I understand.

[chevyguy2034]

Originally Posted by chicken tava

Certain studies which were done on animals and humans have been reported to show that Marijuana use reduces levels of the male hormone, Testosterone.

this is not true

government propaganda at it's finest

http://www.erowid.org/plants/cannabi...aq1.shtml#3-13

[IcedSnapple]

i blame those munchies.

[~NOTORiiOUS~]

do 50 push ups in the morning 50 at night, repeat for one week. get back at me.

not to be a dick though..losing all the extra weight.. is WORTH IT !

[chevyguy2034]

yea, like a week of pushups is gonna help, try everyday for a few months

if you stick with it, you WILL see results

[boblong]

It's not like pushups burn chest fat only. When you lose weight, it's basically even from around your whole body. So if you're trying to lose fat, try doing cardio. I've started running at night for this same reason.

I'm not saying pushups wont help but, workouts dont target specific parts of the body where fat is stored.

[ACole420]

Alot of is has to be just how ur body is. Im not saying marijuana doesnt make it worse though.

[HighGrowMan]

I had a buddy with man boobs most of his life. Those things only started to disapear once he started working at a construction job. Before that he always used to work out, and could bench like 300 lbs, but the man boobs were still there.

Now that he's been workin construction, his overall body weight has just plummeted; I guess he does a lot of physical labour. So since his overall weight plummeted, his upper body is still much more built than his lower body, but his 'man boobs' don't look as feminine, granted they are still there, but it's more like a pronounced chest now, cause he's built like a bull dog.

Oh and as for MJ causing it. I can see MJ causing decreased levels of testosterone, but no more than any other dietary source. Certain foods, like eggs help to regulate that type of shit.

It makes sense that loosing weight can actually start to increase your testosterone levels too. "fat contains enzymes that convert testosterone to estrogen, having a lot of fat on your body increases your chances for developing low testosterone levels."

Eating fruits and vegetables can help you lose fat and also develop a stronger immune system. Eating meat and nuts can also be very beneficial for raising your testosterone levels. Studies have shown that nuts, particularly peanuts, can raise testosterone levels better than other foods.

Edit: oh and as for push ups. Any fat burning is gonna help, but the tip i read is to do heavy weight low reps, as well as target major muscle groups. Shit like squats, and lunges would do you well.

[ripthereefer420]

try joggin or something like that. im a little puggie (honestly im not really fat at all) and i have little man boobs, but i also have a small gut too. and im pretty sure its just a weight problem, nothing caused by marijuana. i get very active everyday (im always walking some place, riding my pedal bike on huge bike rides and alot of stuff like that) and im still kinda chubby. and i think my problem is just a slower metabolism.


sorry for the ramble, im just smoked a joint and a bowl.

[BubbleFunker]

Cannabis is high in estrogen (female hormone), just like soy. Any substance high in estrogen can/may cause gynecomastia. So, if you must do cannabis, and why wouldn't you?, then cut out any soy in ur diet. Look at the labels. You may already have been ingesting tons of soy crap.
Soy has been shoved at us for years now, and has been shown to cause all kinds of health problems, including: gynecomastia, cancer, ADHD. There are some studies showing positive correlations between soy and these medical conditions.
Moderation is the best advice here.