Health&Wellness Magazine August 2014 | Page 31

For advertising information visit www.samplerpublications.com or call 859.225.4466 | August 2014 Estrogen Blockers for Men By Fiona Young-Brown Just as women’s hormonal levels change with age, so do men’s testosterone levels decrease naturally. However, if his testosterone decreases too quickly or by too much, it may result in hypogonadism. This is also called low testosterone, or, as the media loves to refer to it: low-T. Abnormally low testosterone levels can lead to many symptoms, including loss of libido, a drop in sperm production, and fatigue. But the female hormone estrogen is equally important to men’s health. It plays a vital role in keeping men’s joints and brains healthy. It also allows for proper sperm development. There are three types of estrogen: estriol, estrone, and estradiol. Estradiol is the primary type of estrogen active in men. An imbalance between the male and female hormones, for example the increase in estrogen as testoste ɽ