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I have both very high testosterone and estradiol, normal dhea and progesterone. i was put on spironolactone and told that hopefully lowing testosterone it will also lower my estrogen. can these ever be permanently normalized or will it be ongoing?

Q: i have both very high testosterone and estradiol, normal dhea and progesterone. i was put on spironolactone and told that hopefully lowing testosterone it will also lower my estrogen. can these ever be permanently normalized or will it be ongoing?

: For an answer this has to be investigated by an endocrinologist. pl do that

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For an answer this has to be investigated by an endocrinologist. pl do that

Answered 9/1/2023

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A member asked:

I have both very high testosterone and estradiol, normal dhea and progesterone. i was put on spironolactone and told that hopefully lowing testosterone it will also lower my estrogen. can these ever be permanently normalized or will it be ongoing?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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