Men also need oestrogen

Although oestrogen is essentially a female hormone, men also manufacture a certain amount of oestrogen, which does have certain important health benefits. Oestrogen in men is needed for making sure that testosterone levels do not get too high, and is also necessary for several brain functions, cholesterol control, as well as sexual function — libido in particular.

If your hormones are at the correct levels, testosterone and oestrogen are usually maintained in the correct balance, keeping everything normal in your life, especially your libido and sexuality. When the hormones go awry, oestrogen levels may increase, while testosterone levels tend to decrease, leading to an unbalanced hormonal cycle. Unfortunately, signs of high oestrogen in men are very similar to those of low testosterone, and if there is any doubt in your mind, the best way to be certain is to have a hormone blood test.

Symptoms of high oestrogen in men

Here is what high oestrogen can do in men.

• Decreased erectile function, combined with low libido.
• Enlarged breast tissue that is very noticeable, sometimes known as "man boobs."
• More abdominal fat which won't seem to go away.
• Fatigue and depression.
• A higher risk of type 2 diabetes.

However, with regard to erectile or sexual dysfunction, high oestrogen levels may not be the only reason. Have the doctor check you out for underlying medical reasons if you battle with erections.

What causes high oestrogen symptoms in men?

Some of the factors include:

• Obesity. Oestrogen is manufactured in fat tissue, and the fatter you are, especially around the middle, the more oestrogen is made and pumped into your system.
• Certain foodstuffs, like meat, chicken, and dairy, have often been genetically modified with synthetic oestrogen, putting an extra load on the body to process these chemical products.
• Plastic goods contain xeno-oestrogens (false chemical oestrogens) added during the manufacturing process, which are absorbed by the body. Cutting down on plastic use will cut down some of the oestrogen going into the system. For example, try to use a lunch box which is not plastic, and never store food in plastic containers.
• Soya products, which should be avoided, as they are high in oestrogen.

A lack of regular exercise and a poor diet can also add to hormonal imbalances.

What you can do about it naturally

• Eat organic produce as often as you can, as farmers often spray crops with a substance which is known to raise oestrogen levels.
• Meat is okay to eat as it helps with testosterone levels, but eat in moderation if you know that it has been genetically modified.
• If possible, opt for meat from animals which have been grass-fed.
• The bad news is that beer has the potential to raise oestrogen levels. There is evidence in the sight of many a beer-lover's large belly.

A glass of red wine will have the opposite effect, and may even help to get rid of some of the belly fat.

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