You might have learned about the term estrogen in the context of hormone replacement therapy for women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But do you know estrogen is found in men too? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The presence of estrogen in men is a normal finding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, high levels of the hormone estrogen can lead to several problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But what is estrogen? And what are high estrogen symptoms in men?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep reading to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hormones are specialized proteins produced by the body’s endocrine glands responsible for an array of roles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Estrogen is considered a female sex hormone, while testosterone<\/a> is regarded as the male sex hormone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is because these hormones impart specific sex-associated features (internal and external). <\/p>\n\n\n\n In women, estrogen plays a crucial role in regulating the menstrual cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will find a high estrogen level in women and high testosterone<\/a> in men, but that doesn’t mean that they are absent in the opposite sex. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A special form of estrogen i.e. estradiol<\/a>, is critical for masculinity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A study<\/a> found that estradiol carries out the following roles in the male body:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The normal estrogen levels in adult men are 10-60 picogram\/ml (pg\/ml) of blood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n An estrogen level might be undetectable in prepubescent and pubescent males. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But, when present, you might find up to 16 pg\/ml in prepubescents and 60pg\/ml in pubescents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Estrogen hormonal balance is critical for aging men, and levels greater than the average values can be problematic for men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below are some common high estrogen symptoms you may experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A high estradiol (E2)<\/a> level is associated with erectile dysfunction<\/a>, especially in type 2 diabetes<\/a> patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It was concluded in a 2020 study<\/a> that higher serum estradiol levels and lower penile rigidity were seen in erectile dysfunction patients, thus establishing a direct link between erectile dysfunction and estrogen levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A condition of abnormally large breasts in men is called gynecomastia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Excess estrogen levels in the body can lead to it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A study<\/a> showed that estradiol stimulates ductal and glandular growth of breast tissues in men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another study<\/a> found gynecomastia linked to abnormal hormone levels (estrogen) in young men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Studies<\/a> have found high levels of estrogen and low levels of testosterone in sterile men. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It was found in a report<\/a> that a large number of infertile men had high levels of estradiol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thus, it is clear that high estrogen levels may lead to or at least increase the risk of male infertility<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, it is believed that high estrogen leads to a fall in sperm levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Too much estrogen in the blood can delay the normal process of growth in young men. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Young boys suffering from high estrogen often report delayed puberty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The raised levels of estrogen in males can present themselves as what we call unmanly physique and features that are characterized by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n High estrogen levels affect muscles, tendons, and associated structures, leading to poor performance and increased risk of injury<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The enlarged breasts and weak muscles act as factors for shyness and low self-esteem in young men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some patients have also reported having menopausal symptoms like hot flashes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Abruptions in estrogen production can be paired with alterations in testosterone levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In most cases, a rise in estrogen production links with reductions in testosterone levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The major causes of elevated estrogen in men<\/a> are below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aromatase excess syndrome<\/a> is a condition where there is an excess estrogen due to gene mutation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The main symptoms of the syndrome include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, mutations can affect aromatase gene expression that can cause excess production of estrogen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Certain drugs can skyrise the levels of estrogen in your body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The list of drugs includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chronic stress directly links to increases in estrogen levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Persistent stress leads to the release of the cortisol hormone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This release then leads to the depletion of testosterone levels in the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Studies<\/a> show that low testosterone<\/a> in turn links to a raised estradiol level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, stress and anxiety<\/a> can be causative agents in the overproduction of estrogen in men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A relationship between obesity and aromatase was found. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Research<\/a> showed that obesity can cause elevated estrogen levels and low testosterone levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another study<\/a> concluded that overweight\/obesity was associated with lowered testosterone (and elevated estradiol level) in men. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to weight, depression was also a causative agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Estrogen levels can fall with the increasing age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, low estrogen levels are often reported in the blood of older men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consuming large amounts of refined carbohydrates can increase body fat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Excessive fat and the carbohydrate diet both increase your propensity to have elevations of estrogen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A hepatic disorder relates to alterations in estradiol levels in males. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The liver issue might be an underlying issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Male hypogonadism<\/a> is when the male’s body does not produce an optimal amount of male hormones (testosterone). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, there is a lack of masculine growth in males with hypogonadism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The infirmity directly links to lower than normal testosterone and higher estradiol levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Specific tumors or cancer can also shoot your estrogen levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor should order a blood test for detecting estrogen levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You should receive your test results within a week, where you can then appreciate the level of estrogen in picograms\/milliliters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Overproduction of estrogen can also increase the risk of thyroid dysfunction in men, which presents as weight changes and chronic fatigue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Studies show that men experiencing acute myocardial infarction have hyperestrogenemia as compared to normal men. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is believed to be the underlying cause for thrombosis that eventually leads to acute MI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A study suggests that high estrogen levels, high aromatase activity, and low androgen levels link with an unhealthy artery wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, men suffering from hyperestrogenemia (high blood estrogen levels) must be cautious about their heart health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As the American Cancer Society says, the risk of cancer increases with estrogen dominance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Estrogen dominance is a state of too much estrogen in the body as compared to other sex hormones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The effects are most evident in cases of endometrial cancer in women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many treatment options for the management of raised estrogen in men. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of these strategies are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Modifying your diet can be an obvious step in improving the overproduction of estrogen levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You should add cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, kale, etc.), grapes (red), sesame seeds, and pomegranates to the diet while staying away from diets low in fiber. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Try to limit carbohydrates in the diet too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aromatase inhibitor drugs<\/a> restrict the aromatase enzyme activity that is responsible for the conversion of androgens to estrogen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Studies show that aromatase inhibitors can revert gynecomastia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some common aromatase inhibitors are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maintaining a good weight can help you resolve problems caused by estrogen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can start by doing light exercise and then switch up to cardio and other hectic exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then, losing weight reduces the burden on your muscles and bones and helps develop a better physique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Reduction in obesity will also help in alleviating the raised estrogen levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Estrogen is a female hormone that is present in small quantities in men too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With increasing age and falling testosterone levels, this hormone tends to rise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, in some cases, the issue can arise in pre-puberty, leading to multiple issues, including gynecomastia, infertility, erectile dysfunction, and epiphyseal fusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stress, obesity, aromatase excess syndrome, and hypogonadism are causative agents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And we can treat the condition with medicines and dietary modifications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You might have learned about the term estrogen in the context of hormone replacement therapy […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28916,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"tags":[],"sexual_categories":[81],"class_list":["post-28914","sexualhealth","type-sexualhealth","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","sexual_categories-estrogen-dominance"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nEstradiol<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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High Estrogen Symptoms In Men<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Erectile Dysfunction <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Gynecomastia <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Infertility <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Slow Growth <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Changes to Physique <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Causes Of High Estrogen In Men<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Aromatase Excess Syndrome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Medications <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Stress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Obesity <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Aging <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Diet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Liver Disorders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hypogonadism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tumor <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Diagnosis of High Estrogen Levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Complications Of Raised Estrogen <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Thyroid Dysfunction <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cardiovascular Issues <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cancer <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Treatment <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Dietary Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Medicine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Exercise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion <\/h2>\n\n\n\n