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I am approaching menopause and having vaginal dryness. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am approaching menopause, and along with it, I am experiencing vaginal dryness. Can you provide personalized guidance on managing vaginal dryness during this life stage, considering any hormonal changes and potential treatments that align with my overall women's health and wellness ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I can provide some general guidance on managing vaginal dryness during menopause. Vaginal dryness is a common symptom of menopause, caused by decreased estrogen levels. Estrogen helps maintain the elasticity and moisture of the vaginal wa... Read Full »
I have been facing less period flow. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I face some itching on my private part, and I went to a gynecologist last month. They prescribed me some medicine, Diane-35. I use that, and after using it, I face less period flow, and then I contact my doctor. She told me to stop taking that medicine, and I stopped it. But this month, I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A shorter period is abnormal and could cause psychological stress for the woman. The shorter period from Diana (Methandienone) is not a common side effect. The estrogen content in Diana (Methandienone) stimulates the growth of the endometrium, a... Read Full »
I have few questions about estrogen hormone. Kindly guide.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30 year old female. I seek your guidance and expertise on the hormone estrogen, as I believe it plays a crucial role in women's health, and I would like to understand its functions and implications. I have several questions related to estrogen. What is estrogen, and what are it... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have answered your questions briefly. Estrogen is a female steroid hormone that is released by the ovaries for the normal menstrual cycle function. The level of estrogen mostly increases in the initial half of the cycle which trigger... Read Full »
Is it possible to block testosterone if I am under 18?
Query: Hello, I am a 17 year old girl. I am using estrogen for about 10 months now. I became more feminine and contented, it has changed my life, but when I stop using it, in time I become the same as I was before. So I would want to ask you if I could block my testosterone if I am under 18? This would b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for choosing icliniq.com.There are so many ways to block the testosterone naturally. As you are already using estrogen, I must tell you that there will be more complications with that in long term use. As there are many causes of increased testosterone you need to be diagnosed by a pro... Read Full »
I want to take Loryna pills for birth control. Please guide.
Query: Hello doctor. I am a 22-year-old female and have never taken birth control pills before but I want to start now. I have heard that Loryna pills are good. I would like to know the specific way to take them and how they are the most effective. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You can definitely start taking oral contraceptive pills. Loryna pills are a combination oral contraceptive pill that contains both estrogen and progestin hormones. When taken correctly, it is highly effective at preventing pregnancy. Her... Read Full »
What does high estrogen levels in males cause?
Query: Hi doctor, I have an estrogen level of 312 pg/ml on an estrogen, total, serum test. The normal range for males is 60-190 pg/ml. I have high T3 levels as well. I am a male. I have had mood swings, aggressive reactions, fight or flight response, depression, etc. This has been continuing for quite some... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), I will like to know if you are taking any testosterone supplements as the main source of estrogen in males? Testosterone conversion to estrogen can increase the levels, alcohol... Read Full »
I am a 32-year-old male with high estrogen levels. Kindly suggest a treatment for decreasing it.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old male, weight is 132 lbs, and height is 5 feet and 11 inches. I am suffering from a hormonal disorder; my estrogen levels are too high because of that. My body has developed man boobs and large hips like women. I consulted a homeopath doctor, and I am taking homeopath... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. You can lower your estrogen levels naturally by taking a gluten-free diet. Increase probiotic and prebiotic consumption. Have bone broth daily if you are a non-vegetarian. Increase vegetable intake, such as broccoli... Read Full »
Does high estrogen level during menopause indicate ovarian cancer?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 64 and in the postmenopausal stage. I had a hormone blood test and my testosterone was very low, less than 5. My vitamin D was low and my Estradiol was 73. I started to take supplements, all-natural like DHEA, vitamin D, HGH and Smilax. I just got tested again and my vitamin D is fin... Read Full »
Dr. Anantha Bhaskar Ramalingam
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your estrogen level should be low at the postmenopausal stage. But, your estrogen level is similar to the level of normal reproductive years. Estrogen helps bone but carries the risk of breast cancer, and uterine (endometrial) cancer. Estrogen therapy in the postmenopau... Read Full »
I am not being lustful and not getting lubricated easily. Is it fine to take Estrogen tablets?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 26 years old. I am not being lustful lately and not getting lubricated easily. So I want to ask that is it fine to have Estrogen tablets. Are there any adverse side effects of it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern about your symptoms. No, you should not use estrogen tablets without an endocrinologist or a gynecologist review. Decreased lust or libido can be due to, 1. Infections. 2. Diabetes and hypertension. 3. Hormonal disturbances like low testos... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 36-year-old woman with no major medical issues. I have joined my local gym where I have had help from a personal trainer with exercises and healthy eating, I am now healthy with 27% body fat and a BMI of 25. I have noticed a sudden decrease in the size of my breasts to almost sev... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern, The intrauterine device, Mirena coil is not known to cause breast reduction. Losing weight can lead to a reduction in breast size due to loss of fat in the breast. Take estrogen-rich foods like soy products, red beans, and flax seeds. ... Read Full »