Estrogen Archives

The Critical Balance: Men’s Estrogen and Testosterone Levels

By (Augie) Juan Augustine Galindo Jr. MPAS, PA-C | 03/20/2023 |

A man with a beard who is wearing a red plaid shirt over a white tee shirt looks concerned, perhaps learning that men need estrogen.

The role of estrogen in men is quite an important topic, even if it might cause some men surprise or discomfort. Here a couple of facts you should know about the role of estrogen in the male body: To say that in another way: Estrogen, commonly known as the female sex hormone, is critical to…

Men’s Estrogen Levels: What You Need to Know

By Blue Steele Solutions | 06/20/2022 |

A doctor in scrubs talks to a male patient who sits on the exam table. Men's estrogen levels are something that should be discussed with your medical provider.

When we medical practitioners talk to men about their estrogen levels, we often cause a bit of alarm. Surprised that they even have estrogen (the female sex hormone) in their bodies at all, few realize that it’s critical to a healthy hormone balance and the proper functioning of a number of their body’s critical systems:…

Gynecomastia and TRT

By (Augie) Juan Augustine Galindo Jr. MPAS, PA-C | 05/13/2019 |

Gynecomastia (commonly called “man boobs”) is the development of breasts in men, usually caused by too much estrogen. Men who are undergoing Testosterone Replacement Therapy that is not properly administered may develop gynecomastia, which is why almost all our patients are prescribed an aromatase inhibitor from the beginning of treatment. In this video, we discuss:…

Low Estrogen in Women

By (Augie) Juan Augustine Galindo Jr. MPAS, PA-C | 05/07/2019 |

A middle-aged blonde woman smiles sadly at the camera. She looks concerned, and she may be suffering from low estrogen, a common problem for women.

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The Importance of Estrogen (Estradiol) in Men’s Health

By (Bill) William J. White, PA-C | 04/04/2019 |

A man in a long-sleeved white shirt with short hair clutches his fist to his mouth, pondering a difficult idea, possibly the role of estrogen in men.

Men are often unaware that estrogen (estradiol) plays a critical role in their day-to-day health. Estrogen is found in small-but-critical concentrations in men. It needs to be in balance with the rest of your hormones, especially testosterone, for you to feel well. The Connection Between Low T and Estrogen Normal Estradiol Levels in Men Falling…

Low Estrogen vs. High Estrogen in Men

By (Augie) Juan Augustine Galindo Jr. MPAS, PA-C | 03/06/2019 |

The side effects of estrogen often frighten men — like this man here, who is worried, with his hands on his chin — but you don't need to worry about the side effects of estrogen

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Normal Estrogen Levels in Males — Why You’re Not A Single-Hormone Kind of Guy

By (Augie) Juan Augustine Galindo Jr. MPAS, PA-C | 02/26/2016 |

I want to answer this question right away—then we can dig into the details. Normal estrogen levels in males generally range between 10 and 40 pg/mL. That being said, I’d like to clarify something: There’s not simply a single chemical in your body called “estrogen.” In fact, the plural form of the word, “estrogens,” would…

Are Low T Symptoms Really Because of “Low E”?

By (Augie) Juan Augustine Galindo Jr. MPAS, PA-C | 09/14/2013 |

A recent study has sparked a flurry of articles about how low estrogen levels are responsible for many of the symptoms of Low T. It is common knowledge that estrogen deficiency (think menopause) can cause a slew of symptoms in women, but what is the relationship between testosterone levels, estrogen levels, and symptoms like fatigue…