Aromatase inhibitors
An aromatase inhibitor is a medicine that blocks the conversion of androgens in fat cells to the strong estrogen (estrone).
Dr. John Geisler reviewed this
29 year experience in Gynecologic Oncology
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A 35-year old asked:
What are some benefits and risks of taking aromatase inhibitors?
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Any over-the-counter aromatase inhibitors?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is tamoxifen the same as aromatase inhibitor?
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Is there a homeopathic alternative for aromatase inhibitors?
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A 16-year old male asked:
Is it healthy to take an chrysin surge aromatase inhibitor as a teen?
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A 27-year old male asked:
Can aromatase inhibitors be used to increase final height in puberty in boys?
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A 18-year old male asked:
Is it true that when taken in doses of 10mg+ melatonin can act as an aromatase inhibitor?
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A 63-year old female asked:
Is it safe to take HCG( for wt loss) when on an aromatase inhibitor ,ihave taken it previous but was not on the arimadex at the time thanks?
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A 40-year old asked:
Can aromatase inhibitor help me get rid of gynecomastia?
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A 41-year old asked:
Will an aromatase inhibitor help me get rid of my male gynecomastia?
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A male asked:
Will taking an aromatase inhibitor combined with finasteride eliminate the sexual side effects caused by finasteride?
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A 49-year old female asked:
Is a potent aromatase inhibitor (letrozole) effevtive in delaying epiphyseal fusion and thus making me grow taller? I am 18 years old
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A 17-year old asked:
Hello, can aromatase inhibitors (for example Letrozole) slow the progression of bone age? Is there any way to nearly stop the progression of bone age?
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A 70-year old male asked about a male:
Hi. What's your opinion on aromatase inhibitors to promote growth in kids? My father is 5'2'' but he's from a past generation & I fear life could be much worse for my son if he doesn't grow past 5'2''. Should I look into this?
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A 49-year old female asked:
Assuming my growt plates have not closed, would an aromatase inhibitor (letrozole) combined with 200mg/ml/month of testosterone make me grow taller?
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A female asked:
What are options following optimal debulking for gr. 1 stage 3c endometrioid ovarian ca? Carbo/taxol? Aromatase inhibitor? Other? Clinical trials?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Need help in reducing e2 (oestradiol). Need some advice in dosing aromatase inhibitors. Tried arimidex as well as aromasin (exemestane) but got bone mineral loss..
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A 40-year old male asked:
Is aromatase inhibitor treatment likely to normalize the levels of elevated estradiol, 5-HIAA, histamine and lipid status? Thank you.
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A 35-year old asked:
Hows an aromatase inhibitor used for breast cancer?
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A 50-year old asked:
Why don't doctors prescribe aromatase inhibitors in FTM testosterone replacement therapy?
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A 22-year old male 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?
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A 49-year old male asked:
Low testosterone, low estradiol, high estrone, weight good, taking 200mg testosterone a day at cheek & gum, using a aromatase inhibitor, why low t?
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A 22-year old male asked:
I have Excess estrogen conversion since puberty. Age 23, I have gyno, underdeveloped penis, tired body, large hips. I have body hair and beard. Will aromatase inhibitors help my penis grow or develop? Does hormone therapy help penis size? what to do?
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A 53-year old female asked:
If its not possible for aromatose inhibitors to affect discs (ddd) how come cigarettes do? (i do not smoke) but am curious as to how!
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A 53-year old female asked:
If aromatose inhibitors & ooph can cause osteoporosis, can they also dry out the discs of the spine. I have both problems since ais & ooph?
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A 52-year old female asked:
What medical information/product training are oncologists and gynecologists given before they prescribe a drug such as an aromatose inhibitor?
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A 53-year old female asked:
If anastozole (arimiset) possibly caused facial palsy, should it be discontinued or do all aromotase inhibitors contain the same basic ingredients?
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A 52-year old female asked:
Can aromatose inhibitors cause osteonecrosis of the jaw? I know bisphosphanates can, but what about other meds?
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A 53-year old female asked:
If given a bilat oopherectomy and aromatose inhibitors for breast cancer would the doctor know that these can cause osteoporosis & what should she do?
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A 47-year old asked:
Does flax seed inhibit aromatase (estrogen) or does it increase testosterone?
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