Can an endocrinologist help with ant-estrogen's

[ThatMethD1guy]

I have been hearing allot of things suggesting that prescription anti-estrogens can be helpful in dealing with gyno. i have also heard this about over the counter products from supplement companies. I also hear people on the net say IMMEDIATELY begin them at the first sign of GYNO or forget it. I have an appointment with an endocrinologist in a week and have stopped all supplements/drugs (in case I need to get a good test i don't want to wreck it with an anti-est))
Does anyone have any knowledge of going this route? should I  be waiting a week or just go on the net to get some ant-est on the back market? Will an endocrinologist consider this anti-est idea? Are there test they can do?

I think i have always had it, but got on propecia about 1 year ago and was on zoloft for a few weeks this summer , and before I understood what I was getting myself into I also did a cycle of methyl-D1 as I bodybuilding supplement. Then I felt that i must do a PCT so I did Formidrol extreme.

The more I learn about GYNO the more i think i have always had it to some extent and at times it was probably the catalyst for me getting into very good shape at various times of my life. I was always kind of chubby, but tried to stay in shape in an effort to try to reduce the bloated chest.

Any help would be appreciated.

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I have been hearing allot of things suggesting that prescription anti-estrogens can be helpful in dealing with gyno. i have also heard this about over the counter products from supplement companies. I also hear people on the net say IMMEDIATELY begin them at the first sign of GYNO or forget it. I have an appointment with an endocrinologist in a week and have stopped all supplements/drugs (in case I need to get a good test i don't want to wreck it with an anti-est))
Does anyone have any knowledge of going this route? should I  be waiting a week or just go on the net to get some ant-est on the back market? Will an endocrinologist consider this anti-est idea? Are there test they can do?
Any help would be appreciated.

Hi,

The Endocrinologist is EXACTLY the right route to follow.  Ideally you would see one who specialises in reproductive endocrinology.  Hypo on here could supply you with a list of these if you ask him (or run a search using his name as he regularly puts that list up on these boards).  However if your appointment is imminent you might decide to stick with the one you have and see how you get on.

Buying over the counter, or over the internet, drugs and self medicating without the medical knowledge required would frankly be a stupid thing to do.  You are also very wise to have stopped taking any form of supplements etc several weeks before seeing the Endo, as these could skew the results of any tests the Endo will run on you.  It is important for him or her to know what your body’s “normal” hormone levels are and this can only be done by your body being “clean” of any hormone changing supplements etc.  The exception to this would be of course any prescribed medication a doctor may have told you to take.

The Endo will take a full medical history and carry out a physical examination of you (including your testicles).  Answer all his questions openly and honestly as regards what drugs or supplements you have taken in the past.  He is there to help you sort out your gyne and he needs to know everything.  He won’t judge you but he can help you.  He will also run a series of blood tests.

When the results come back, he will decide if anti oestrogens, aromatase inhibitors or any other medication can help you.  Remember the Endo is the expert on hormone matters, and glandular gyne is caused by an imbalance of hormones.  Listen to him rather than your mates, your GP or anything you may have read on an internet page.

You might find it useful to put your blood results on here (including the lab ranges).  There are one or two people who post on this site who have extensive knowledge of hormone matters.  A second opinion from them might be useful.  Again I am thinking of Hypo, if he is around.

All the very best to you and keep us informed as to how you get on.

[ThatMethD1guy]

Wow! thank you ! very helpful  post. This makes me glad I made the endrocronologist appointment. I will post with my experiences and lab results.

[Paa_Paw]

Don't let your hopes get too high, The anti-estrogens are rarely effective and even then only in a small number of select cases.

I have not read an account in these pages of anyone who had great success with this mode of treatment.