Question 1

how many percentage of chances is there in chocolate cyst to shrink within itself only by avoiding food that boost up estrogen in our body ?

Accepted Answer

No Chances of Shrink: Chocolate cysts are endometriosis cysts on the ovary.  There are no drugs or diet changes that will make those go away.  Based on the way they form, they can't really decrease in size - only increase over time.  Surgery is the only way to make the cyst disappear and even with surgery, there is a 15-20% chance the cyst will re-form.

Question 2

is it hormonal imbalance from estrogen withdrawal that makes me moody and crave chocolate?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not an imbalance. There is a normal change in levels of estrogen during the menstrual cycle.

Question 3

how to decrease estrogen levels?

Accepted Answer

Don't: Estrogen levels should not be lowered.  They are critical in a womans fertility, regular cyclicity and have many beneficial effects.  If there is a specific condition that warrants suppression then there are many treatments, including lupron, (leuprolide) birth control pills and other methods.  The question should be why do the estrogen levels need to be decreased?

Question 4

what is a low estrogen level at 40?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Estrogen levels fall at menopause. This is a natural transition for all women between ages 40 and 55. The decline in estrogen can happen abruptly in younger women whose ovaries are removed. The "normal" level of Estrogens in premenopausal women depend on what part of the cycle they (typically estradiol) are measured as well as the different labs that are used.

Question 5

how to lower estrogen level for men?

Accepted Answer

Anastrazole/Letrozol: Men who have high estrogen levels is due to conversion of testosterone to estrogen(aromatization), which can cause symptoms like loss of libido, gyncomastia, low sperm count;others
there are two drugs whci have been found to be equally effective to reduce the estrogen level and improve symptoms
1 anasterazole dose of 1mgm daily
2letrozole dose of 2.5 mgm daily 
both have been found equally effective.

Question 6

i suspect i have low estrogen levels?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: A man with a group of symptoms that for some reason make him think about estrogen levels can see his primary care doctor for a general evaluation. He should write a timeline of his symptoms to help explain to his doctor what his issues are. The doctor will figure out the next step, which may or may not have anything to do with estrogen, because estrogen levels are usually not a problem in a man.

Question 7

what is a high estrogen level for 50?

Accepted Answer

Still cycling?: Or not? If menopausal then over 40-50 could be high; if cycling, it can go up to 200 or there about depending on when in the cycle.

Question 8

how can i decrease estrogen level in men?

Accepted Answer

Work up: Hi. Why is the man's estrogen high? This needs to be evaluated. It could be something serious (although not necessarily). Good luck!

Question 9

what is the ideal estrogen level at 23yrs?

Accepted Answer

Normal range ~cycle: In the early follicular phase it may be 2-38 ug/dl. Luteal phase higher and varying 40-50
ug/dl.

Question 10

which test showsa woman's estrogen levels?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen levels: A simple blood test will give you the levels but you must be aware that the levels are not constant during a menstrual cycle.

You doctor will explain this and also might suggest that you take your temperature every so often during a month.

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