Keone Pearson shared that he underwent a “very minor” gyno surgery recently.
Keone Pearson has become the new face of the 212 division in recent years. He is now a two-time Olympia champion and will only work to get better from here. He has kept fans involved in his progress and shared different information along the way. Recently, Pearson took to Instagram to share a story explaining that he underwent a gynecomastia operation.
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“Gyno surgery was complete. Did not talk about me doing this but it was something that needed to be done.”
Keone Pearson emerged as a star in bodybuilding in a short amount of time. His pro career, beginning in 2016, started in Classic Physique before making the move to 212. He spent a few years in the division before going head-to-head and defeating Shaun Clarida.
Keone Pearson Reveals Gyno Surgery
Pearson shared this information via an Instagram story on Thursday. It was not a major case of gyno that made Pearson go through the operation but he wanted to take care of it sooner than later.
“My gyno was very minor. Nothing big at all but I do believe if you have gyno, get it out now. Don’t wait later to get it. The things that we do for bodybuilding but it has to be done.”
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Gynecomastia, also known as “gyno”, is the development of enlarged breast tissue in men, is a common side effect of anabolic steroid use. Steroids, particularly when used in excess or for prolonged periods, can lead to an imbalance in hormone levels. Now while steroids do often raise testosterone levels, the body will fight to raise estrogen levels to match the high testosterone levels, and when you come off of steroids this can cause a severe hormone imbalance. This imbalance promotes the growth of breast tissue, causing the condition known as gynecomastia.
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