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Science of Hormones - Dr. Mikhail Berman (561) 841-1837

 

What is Estradiol?

 

Estradiol, a form of estrogen, is a hormone typically associated with women, but is also found in men. Produced in the ovaries, estradiol hormone in females is crucial to the health of the reproductive tissues of the body and in the regulation of the menstrual cycles. In men, the production of estradiol is somewhat more complicated. As men do not have the requisite sexual organs to produce estradiol in this way, the hormone must be produced in a different manner.

 

In men, estradiol is produced from testosterone in a process that involves the use of an enzyme called aromatase. It is through the help of this enzyme that men are able to produce estrogen in their bodies. While commonly associated with women, estradiol does serve a critical purpose in men, namely spermatogenesis and boosting libido. Of course, this is only true when the hormone is present at the appropriate amounts. When estradiol is present in excess, the results can be quite problematic.

 

Dr. Mikhail Berman is a hormone therapy specialist who focuses on helping men who are experiencing abnormalities in the level of their body's hormones, whether due to aging or a glandular condition. Whatever the reason, he is committed to providing a thorough examination and evaluation prior to treatment so that he can provide the best possible therapy options.

 

What are the Benefits of Estradiol?

 

While women especially require estradiol, it also serves a crucial purpose for men as well. In the 1980s, estrogen in women of menopausal age was one of the most common hormone-related conversations in the scientific community. Busy looking at the data, researchers were largely looking at estrogen as a solely female hormone.

 

Now, we know that estradiol levels in men can have a huge impact on men, not only when it comes to sexual function but also prostate cancer and enlargement as well as certain degenerative diseases, including atherosclerosis. Increased estrogen and estradiol corresponds to a lower level of testosterone within the blood, which can cause a variety of health problems in men. That's why it's so crucial for a proper estradiol test to be conducted by a licensed physician like Dr. Berman. By so doing, issues can be identified and treatments sought before greater problems exist.

 

While high amounts of estradiol can be problematic, so too can excessively low levels of the hormone. Since estrogen is crucial to the maintenance of bone density, low levels in the body can increase one's susceptibility to bone fracturing and osteoporosis. In cases like these, a small estradiol dosage may be helpful. All in all, it's clear that the medical community in general needs to pay more attention to the delicate balance of estrogen in the bodies of men.

 

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Unlike other physicians in the field, Dr. Mikhail Berman has continued to research the endocrine system and its effect on the male body for over 30 years. He incorporates relevant data into his practice, and he works with patients on a daily basis who are dealing with hormone imbalance. As a fully licensed and capable physician, Dr. Berman is committed to offering each patient the doctor prescribed treatment plan they require, beginning with a complete physical exam and subsequent blood test to determine current levels of hormones in the blood.

 

If you're looking for a physician that truly cares about his patients and is committed to helping men live their best, most full lives, give our practice a call today at (561) 841-1837 to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

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