A member asked:

Is there any relation between metformin intake and hormone level such as estrogen or testosterone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Haynes answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Endocrinology

Not a strong link: I am not aware of any studies showing a link between metformin and these hormones in men. In theory it might increase the low testosterone seen in obese patients because it helps with weight loss, but i would anticipate the effect would be small.

Answered 7/18/2013

5.1k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Is there any relation between metformin intake and hormone level such as estrogen or testosterone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Haynes answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Developed adult acne related to hormone replacement. Testosterone estrogen levels low. Use clindamycin 1% and not helping. What can I use?

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:

My hormone levels (testosterone/estrogen) are normal. I dont use steroids or medications. Doctor said I have gynecomastia (glandular tissue growth). I am a fit male, but my cardio is bad ie. running. What could be the cause for my breast development?

A member asked:

I went to the Endocrinologists because I thought I was developing gynocomastia, he ran a lot of hormones. My testosterone and prolactin were in the normal range. Why did he not run estrogen? Could that be causing the gynocomastia?

A member asked:

I've been having frequent heavy periods. My testosterone is 45. Estrogen 106.5. I'm 36. If its not my hormones what could be causing this?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Previously low Testosterone levels was taking estrogen suppression tablets Medication was Glucophage duromine for weight loss?

Is it possible to develop gynecomastia without hormone levels (estrogen and testosterone) being unbalanced? if yes, what is typically the underlying cause?

Does grape seed extract affect growth hormone? I am aware it lowers estrogen levels and increases testosterone but I wasnt sure about growth hormone or if it had any effect at all?

How often does your hormone level change? I got a blood panel (trying to conceive) in late June. Slightly high testosterone (about .2 higher than avg.). Put on metformin in August. Other hormone levels were normal. Just wanted to see if any changed?

Estrogen high, estradial low, leut. Hormone low, FSH horomone low, testosterone low, progesterone low.. Should i be concerned about estrogen level @ 99?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?