Question 1

what happens when men take estrogen?

Accepted Answer

At times: There are certain conditions that make estrogen actually a good thing to use for men. However, estrogen will undo/block testosterone activity in male cells/ tissues. Breast enlarge, testicles shrink, penis thins, and even mood changes.

Question 2

by how much does alcohol increase estrogen in men and how long does it take for levels to return to normal after consumption?

Accepted Answer

: Alcohol is a poison that never did anybody any good, ever, so stay away from it. It will destroy your brain cells, damage testicular cells that make testosterone, facilitate development of cancer in many organs, cause hepatitis, cirrhosis and pancreatitis etc. There is no safe level of alcohol intake. Quit while you are ahead.

Question 3

can a man take an estrogen blocker to increase slightly low t levels, or is testosterone the only true way to raise levels?do some men take only that?

Accepted Answer

Only testosterone: Man should stay with testosterone at this point if really needed, majority of men make enough testosterone to function.

Question 4

any effects of low estrogen in men?

Accepted Answer

No: We are low in estrogen to begin with.

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

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 7

how do they treat excess estrogen in men?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

what are some benefits and risks of estrogen blockers for men?

Accepted Answer

There are: No benefits. The only men who take them are "body builders" who put their faith in pharmacology instead of their genetics and work ethic, and then suffer the consequences for their poor decision making. Besides, you'd have to get them illegally on the black market, could get a very toxic drug instead,  and could be liable for a felony conviction. Does that make sense?

Question 9

is it true that men with high estrogen levels are actually heavier?

Accepted Answer

They can be: Estrogen can cause weight gain and excess fat can convert some testosterone into estrogen. So, it works both ways. Men that are heavy due to muscle building and not fat may actually have lower estrogen levels due to loss of body fat.

Question 10

in what circumstances that mens's testeterone will convert to estrogen?

Accepted Answer

Conversion: As men gain weight - mainly fat - the testosterone level is markedly decreased with an increase in estrogen. Once testosterone replacement is begun -least expensive with injections compared to creams etc. - your energy should increase and you fat decrease. The estrogen will also decrease.
After 6 months you would probably need a smaller pair of trousers with 4-6 inches decrease in your waist size.

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