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Doctor insights on: Side Effects Of Too Much Estrogen In Men

Avoid Estr if man: Why take it. It can feminize you, decrease sperm, cause breast enlargement and reduce immunity. ...Read more

Not gender issues: High estrogen in men doesn't cause gender issues, but can increase risk of cardiovascular disease including stroke, heart attack, and peripheral vascular disease. Also, it can cause gynecomastia, erectile dysfunction, and infertility. Gender identity does not rely on hormone levels alone. ...Read more

Estrogen/bcp's: The lowest estrogen level that is not causing breakthrough bleeding is the statistically "best" to use. Some women on the 20 mcg. Pill have bleeding even when taken regularly at the same hour each day. The reaction to a given dose is not always the same. Rick potential is about the same for those doses mentioned. ...Read more

Depends: Some side effects like a stroke are permanent. Milder side effects like bloating and breast tenderness should start to resolve within a few days after you stop taking the medication. A Depo-Provera estrogen shot could have side effects that last over a month. ...Read more

Several: Any woman taking a medicine with estrogen can have nausea, vomiting, and headaches. A menopausal woman taking estrogen can be at higher risk for uterine and breast cancer. ...Read more

5alpha Red Inh: 5 alpha reductase inhibitors blocking Testo action. T gpes thru anoth way directly to estrogens via aromatase effect. ...Read more

Generally no.: Flax seed is a good source of dietary fiber and it also contains some omega 3 fatty acids. Flax seed also contains some phytoestrogens, but generally not considered to be negative. Phytoestrogens appear to contain some positive health benefits when taken in moderation. A better source of omega 3 fatty acids would be fish oil. ...Read more

Decr libido, sperm: May cause breasts tender and sore and enlarged. Reducs sperm and libido. The usuall boss type personality is less, more bland and passive. Smaller testes.
Watch out for blood clots from legs to chest. ...Read more

No: There may be other agents that reduce estrogen levels but none that have been shown to treat or prevent breast cancer. Therefore, use at your own risk. ...Read more

Estrogen related: You can have local irritation but mostly estrogen related side effects just like pills. ...Read more

Several: Estrogen is not without risk. It on the more serious side it increases risk of blood clots. Other side effects can be migraine headaches, high bp, breast tenderness, mood swings, acne, rash, and liver tumors so anyone considering taking any hormones should discuss the risk and benefits with there doctor. ...Read more

No,: No. These r relatively weak estrogens.

Usually: Because the cream is applied where the effect is needed, there is less chance of estrogen entering the blood stream and traveling to other organ systems to cause unwanted effects. But any medication can have side effects regardless of whether it is taken internally or externally, orally or parentally so please discuss your concerns with your doctor. ...Read more

Age 80: I am not sure I understand your question but at your age (if I read it correctly) you may be having side effects from your own testosterone — such as an enlarged prostate. In that case you must see a Urologist.

I cannot think of any reason to consider an estrogen inhibitor for you. ...Read more

Not usually: While estrogen replacement is quite effective for reducing hot flushes and night sweats, estrogen replacement is not known to cause chills or shivering. ...Read more

Don't Stop: Need more info.
If you have stage iv, where is the disease? Is it in the bones or organs?
What other meds have you been on? If your disease is controlled with hormone therapy (arimidex) and you are having side-effects, you should either take an alternative medicine to Arimidex (anastrozole) (famara or aromasin) or take meds to counter the side-effects. ...Read more

Irregular bleeding: The most common side effect with the low does birth control pills is breakthrough bleeding. Depending on you body size and menstrual history, some women have irregular bleeding on the lower dosages of estrogen. Estrogen is used to stabilize uterine lining, therefore if bleeding persists, may need to increase dose. ...Read more

Check labels: Most available on the market. Just tell your prescribing doctor you would prefer to the lowest available dose. The lowest dose brand is called lo estrin. ...Read more

OCP: Side effects with birth control pills vary widely and are very subjective form one woman to the next, so it's difficult-to-impossible to say why one woman experiences something different from another. Ocp do contain only an estrogen (17-beta-estradiol) and not progesterone, but a synthetic progestin. ...Read more

It can: Breast enlargement and tenderness are common with estrogen supplements. Common adverse effects are vaginal spotting, mood changes, headache or abdominal pain, weight gain (not all from breast enlargement). It increases risk of blood clots. When combined with progesterone, estrogen is a safe and common method of birth control. For breast enlargement in a healthy female, risk > potential benefit ...Read more

None: An anti-aromatase drug given to a post-menopausal woman is de facto an "anti-estrogen", since aromatase is the enzyme which converts ovarian testosterone and adrenal androgens to estrogens. They effectively block stimulation of hormone-sensitive cancers, but they have no place as a nutritional supplement as they markedly interfere with bone metabolism. ...Read more

Hard to tell: Since I don't know if the estrogen is blood or urine, which test was done, and what the units are. Also, tibolone is nor available in the us, so most of us aren't that familiar with it, but there were some concerns that have prevented its approval here. Check w/your local docs for more information. ...Read more

Soy: Ingesting soy milk is probably fine. Soy is a weak phytoestrogen when ingested as a food product, though some drug companies use soy as a base for their estrogen product. Do some label reading though as some soy milks have additives that increase the calories. Adding soy beans to salads or eating tofu is also a good source of soy. ...Read more

0.02 t0 0.03 mg Est: If anything is noticed, it should be that the higher estrogen level will allow for less facial acne. It may only improve the acne and not "cure it". Make certain to take the Yasmin the same time (within the hour of the day before) so that the level of estrogen in your system is constant. Taking the bcp at odd hours in low dose types like Yas or Yasmin is, can cause variations which cause acne. ...Read more

May need sonogram: Evaluation of endometrial thickness, and biopsy of endomertium, may needed, ask your doctor. ...Read more

Exercise: The best defense against chronic diseases (including cancer) is living a healthful lifestyle (i.e. Eating an anti-inflammatory diet, exercise, stress reduction, don't smoke, avoid toxins and carcinogens.). ...Read more

Wgt gain minimal: It causes increased insulin and increases appetite. ...Read more

Weight gain etc: Most of my patients on Premarin (conjugated estrogens) do quite well as the benefits of taking it far out weigh the risks. Weight gain, bloating, breast, uterus cancer, blood clot, ht attack, stoke. These are all very uncommon in a healthy person taking this medication. If you have a uterus you will need to take Progesterone also but if you don't then u can just take estrogen which is safer. ...Read more

Estratest (esterified estrogens and methylestosterone): Mild nausea & stomach upset, swollen or painful breasts, headaches, hair loss, depression/anxiety, decrease sex drive, rarely allergic reaction. ...Read more

Here are a few: Allergic reaction: itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Breast changes, lumps, or discharge (in women or men). Chest pain, shortness of breath, or coughing up blood.

More can be found at: http://www.Ncbi. Nlm. Nih. Gov/pubmedhealth/pmht0009725/? Report=details#side_effects. ...Read more