Patient's question:
High levels of estrogen in men, breast development, slow growth of facial hair, low libido. Note: Weight 80 kg, height 170 cm, low libido for the past six months, now even difficult to achieve erection. The latest test results are as follows: Follicle-stimulating hormone: 5.81 (0.8-5.1); Luteinizing hormone: 7.04 (0.8-6.3); Prolactin: 12.33 (4.5-12.6); Estradiol: 81 (20-40); Testosterone: 3.66 (3.0-5.7).Doctor's answer:
Problem Analysis: High estrogen levels are often caused by kidney deficiency. Additionally, it is related to excessive fatigue and mental stress. In some cases, elevated estradiol levels may also be due to liver function impairment.Recommendation: It is recommended to consult a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner at a local TCM hospital for syndrome differentiation and treatment. Herbal medicine can be used to regulate the endocrine system. It is also advisable to have liver function tests to rule out liver diseases.