Question 1

can testosterone and estrogen control how much body hair you get?

Accepted Answer

Testostrone, yes: Androgen hormones like testosterone can cause abnormal male pattern hair growth if the female percentage rises above 2-3% of the total hormone levels. Genetics also contribute to extra hair growth(hirsutism).

Question 2

i have estradiol for vaginal use. can you apply that to other parts of your body and get benefits of estrogen. will that absorb and deliver estrogen through for example if i rub some into my thigh?

Accepted Answer

: Don't expect much absorption from such areas. Vaginal tissue is a mucous membrane that can absorb this medication while normal skin is designed to block materials from entering the body. Such application would waste the material. TV adds that tout the "deep penetration" of pain creams are a myth. They cause a superficial sensation in the area that distracts the brain, they don't go deep.

Question 3

can fatty liver disease cause gynecomastia? i have heard that if liver doesnt work properly estrogen cant get flushed from body. will nafld cause gynecomastia?

Accepted Answer

: Not until cirrhosis occurs.

Question 4

i'm having major left brest pain. since my miscarriage 4mos ago my body can't seem to get better. but to the left brest, it's enlarged& so painful i had to go the the ed. i undersand i may have a brain tumor, is this all connected.  my estrogen was 2.5, f

Accepted Answer

Breast cancer?: You should see a breast surgeon asap; what you describe sounds ominously like inflammatory or anaplastic breast cancer that metastasized to the brain! please seek expert medical care to further investigate this possibility and assure that your health is in good shape. Best of luck!

Question 5

what can a male age 21 do to reduce/ get rid of facial/ body hair without laser hair removal and that is relatively inexpensive should i take estrogen? or is there another solution

Accepted Answer

Getting : Getting the hair waxed off may be an option. Hormone therapy will not reverse body hair in men. Also, taking hormone therapy may cause female characteristics in men such as growth of breasts, redistribution of body fat and thinning of skin. It does not typically reverse item that already exist such as body hair and voice.

Question 6

if a male has had excessive estrogen levels (hormone imbalance) during puberty till early 20s thus less testosterone effect on body, is it possible to re-start penile growth again when levels get corrected with medicine such as aromatase inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

: Age 22 your growth has been competed and hormone treatment will not make your penis bigger. Incidentally, most men want to be bigger, even though the average size of the erect penis is about 5 inches. (12.7 cm). You may wish to consult a counsellor to address the emotional issues.
Wish you good health!

Question 7

im 24 and have been prescribed klonopin for 2 years . i want too know if klonopin affects your levels of estrogen in your body?

Accepted Answer

: Medications like Klonopin are benzodiazepines are oftentimes called mood stabilizing medications.  There are a few mood stabilizing medications that can interfere with birth control pills, but how they might affect estrogen levels would have to be looked at more closely.  I would suggest seeking care from a GYN specialist to help determine the link between your symptoms, estrogen and Klonopin use.

Question 8

ive been on junel fe 1/20 bc for about 2 years now. could that be the cause of vag. dryness? ..no infections. & safe way to get more estrogen?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: If you are 20 years old and on birth control pills then it is highly unlikely that you are suffering from a lack of estrogen. This is not likely the cause of vaginal dryness. Consider an over the counter product like Replens or Prevaleaf Oasis. An Obgyn can do an exam and make sure there is not an infection

Question 9

how do you get more estrogen naturally?

Accepted Answer

Diet: Phytoestrogens (plant estrogens) are present in many foods, notably in soy products. However, one might ask why you want to get more estrogen. If you are menopausal, you can try food supplements or actually take estrogen orally. . To answer you question better, i would have to know what your objective is.

Question 10

what does a woman's body use estrogen for?

Accepted Answer

Womanly traits : Estrogen is essential for the development of female sexual characteristics, such as wider hips, breasts, increased subcutaneous fat, and development of the eggs and thickening of the lining of the uterus to support a pregnancy.  The change in estrogen and Progesterone levels each month determines ovulation and menses as well.

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Can testosterone and estrogen control how much body hair you get?

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I have estradiol for vaginal use. can you apply that to other parts of your body and get benefits of estrogen. will that absorb and deliver estrogen through for example if i rub some into my thigh?

A member asked:

Can fatty liver disease cause gynecomastia? i have heard that if liver doesnt work properly estrogen cant get flushed from body. will nafld cause gynecomastia?

A member asked:

I'm having major left brest pain. since my miscarriage 4mos ago my body can't seem to get better. but to the left brest, it's enlarged& so painful i had to go the the ed. i undersand i may have a brain tumor, is this all connected. my estrogen was 2.5, f

A member asked:

What can a male age 21 do to reduce/ get rid of facial/ body hair without laser hair removal and that is relatively inexpensive should i take estrogen? or is there another solution

A member asked:

If a male has had excessive estrogen levels (hormone imbalance) during puberty till early 20s thus less testosterone effect on body, is it possible to re-start penile growth again when levels get corrected with medicine such as aromatase inhibitors?

A member asked:

Im 24 and have been prescribed klonopin for 2 years . i want too know if klonopin affects your levels of estrogen in your body?

A member asked:

Ive been on junel fe 1/20 bc for about 2 years now. could that be the cause of vag. dryness? ..no infections. & safe way to get more estrogen?

A member asked:

How do you get more estrogen naturally?

A member asked:

What does a woman's body use estrogen for?

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