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High Testosterone Level. How Can This Be Treated?
Question: I am a 22 year old male with high estrogen levels but normal testosterone can this be treated?
Hi,
High oestrogen levels with normal testosterone levels are usually associated with
1. Obesity (reduce weight)
2. Physiological phenomenon (nothing to be done)
3. Liver diseases (cure/control liver disease)
4. Chromosomal anomalies (no treatment)
5. Drug induced (stop the drug)
But if your secondary sexual characters are normal with normal masculine functions then you do not require any hormonal manipulation.
I hope this answers your query. Please do write back in case you have a follow up query.
With Regards
High oestrogen levels with normal testosterone levels are usually associated with
1. Obesity (reduce weight)
2. Physiological phenomenon (nothing to be done)
3. Liver diseases (cure/control liver disease)
4. Chromosomal anomalies (no treatment)
5. Drug induced (stop the drug)
But if your secondary sexual characters are normal with normal masculine functions then you do not require any hormonal manipulation.
I hope this answers your query. Please do write back in case you have a follow up query.
With Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
I have normal sized testes but have sparse facial and body hair and have had surgery for gynecomastia on the left side when i was a teen. I have a mild case on the left side. My blood results were
testosterone 25.1nmol/L, oesradiol 205pmol/L,cortisol502nmol/L Fsh 5.1, LH 5.9 hcg<0.6
My doctor said this is normal but i would like a second opinion the estradiol seems extremely high from what i have read on forums do you think this is normal.
Your input is much appreciated
testosterone 25.1nmol/L, oesradiol 205pmol/L,cortisol502nmol/L Fsh 5.1, LH 5.9 hcg<0.6
My doctor said this is normal but i would like a second opinion the estradiol seems extremely high from what i have read on forums do you think this is normal.
Your input is much appreciated
Hi,
Thank you for the follow up.
Secondary sexual characters in a normal male include
1. Good sized firm testis
2. Good growth of axillary and pubic hair.
3. Male type of voice
4. Good muscular build.
5. Good penile erection
If all the above are present, you do not have to worry functionally.
Now with respect to the high estrogen levels, it may have a few possible causes
1. Inadequate liver function (to be tested by liver function tests)
2. Adrenal diseases wherein certain line of chemicals are overproduced.
3. Chromosomal anomalies namely Klinefelter syndrome.
In your case the only investigation which could perhaps give a lead would now be a combination of adrenal studies and chromosomal karyotyping. A competent endocrinologist can guide you through the test. Discuss with your physician and plan to visit an endocrinologist if you haven't met one yet.
Hope this answers your query. Let me know if you need more help.
With Regards
Thank you for the follow up.
Secondary sexual characters in a normal male include
1. Good sized firm testis
2. Good growth of axillary and pubic hair.
3. Male type of voice
4. Good muscular build.
5. Good penile erection
If all the above are present, you do not have to worry functionally.
Now with respect to the high estrogen levels, it may have a few possible causes
1. Inadequate liver function (to be tested by liver function tests)
2. Adrenal diseases wherein certain line of chemicals are overproduced.
3. Chromosomal anomalies namely Klinefelter syndrome.
In your case the only investigation which could perhaps give a lead would now be a combination of adrenal studies and chromosomal karyotyping. A competent endocrinologist can guide you through the test. Discuss with your physician and plan to visit an endocrinologist if you haven't met one yet.
Hope this answers your query. Let me know if you need more help.
With Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I have all of the above accept the body hair i do have it bit ots not prominent do u still think there is a chance this could be ks
thanks for your input its much appreciated
thanks for your input its much appreciated
Hi,
Thanks again.
Based on your description, the chances of klinefelter syndrome is less likely. The best option to clear your doubt would be chromosomal karyotyping which will either rule out or confirm this possibility.
I understand your anxiety. The investigations discussed earlier will clear all your doubts and allay your fears. Discuss with your physician.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need more help.
If all your concerns are address, please close this discussion.
With regards
Thanks again.
Based on your description, the chances of klinefelter syndrome is less likely. The best option to clear your doubt would be chromosomal karyotyping which will either rule out or confirm this possibility.
I understand your anxiety. The investigations discussed earlier will clear all your doubts and allay your fears. Discuss with your physician.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need more help.
If all your concerns are address, please close this discussion.
With regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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