Why estrogen balance is critical for men
Men, just as women do, produce estrogen. Years ago estrogen levels were only thought to be important for women. Now we know, that this is not the truth.
When estrogen levels are out of balance, the risk of degenerative disease including arthritis in aging men multiplies tenfold. Clinical studies conducted in the last fifteen years showed that men with elevated estrogen levels doubled their risk of stroke and had a higher incidence of coronary artery diseases. Men who presented with prostate enlargement or cancer had higher blood estrogen levels, than those who did not have these conditions.
Insufficient estrogen levels, however, predispose men to osteoporosis, or bone fractures.
How can men control their estrogen levels and so take care of their health before further medical issues arise?
First off, it is important to know that men need testosterone to synthesize estradiol in their bodies. Increasing free testosterone levels with safe and controlled means, like utilizing bioidentical testosterone and chrysin can supress aromatase, an enzyme that robs men from their testosterone while exposing them to higher than optimal estradiol (a type of estrogen).
How do men find out what their current testosterone levels are?
Physicians can prescribe a number of tests to check patients’ hormone levels. These tests range from blood testing, saliva testing to 24-hour urine testing, checking hormones in their various forms.
When estrogen levels are out of balance, the risk of degenerative disease including arthritis in aging men multiplies tenfold. Clinical studies conducted in the last fifteen years showed that men with elevated estrogen levels doubled their risk of stroke and had a higher incidence of coronary artery diseases. Men who presented with prostate enlargement or cancer had higher blood estrogen levels, than those who did not have these conditions.
Insufficient estrogen levels, however, predispose men to osteoporosis, or bone fractures.
How can men control their estrogen levels and so take care of their health before further medical issues arise?
First off, it is important to know that men need testosterone to synthesize estradiol in their bodies. Increasing free testosterone levels with safe and controlled means, like utilizing bioidentical testosterone and chrysin can supress aromatase, an enzyme that robs men from their testosterone while exposing them to higher than optimal estradiol (a type of estrogen).
How do men find out what their current testosterone levels are?
Physicians can prescribe a number of tests to check patients’ hormone levels. These tests range from blood testing, saliva testing to 24-hour urine testing, checking hormones in their various forms.
Even though comprehensive testing may be costly, prevention is always less expensive than chasing a chronic illness that arose from their hormonal imbalances.
Not only can testing and treatment save your life, but it can enhance the quality of your life.
For more information, and to start your hormone replacement therapy (if indicated), contact our office today! 941-957-3890!
Not only can testing and treatment save your life, but it can enhance the quality of your life.
For more information, and to start your hormone replacement therapy (if indicated), contact our office today! 941-957-3890!