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Aromatase inhibitors, also referred to as AI, are a form of hormone therapy used to treat different cancers. It is often used to treat breast cancer and reduces the risk of cancer returning after treatment. For individuals who have a higher risk of developing breast or other cancers, AI may reduce that risk.
While the therapy is [primarily used for treating women, aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer are also used in treating several other conditions. We offer leading aromatase inhibitor therapy for various ailments at Dr. Kamaraj Hospital.
Healthcare providers use aromatase inhibitor therapies to treat hormone receptor-positive breast cancer or ER-positive cancer. They work by reducing the amount of estrogen present in the body.
AI therapy blocks the enzyme aromatase, which turns other hormones into estrogen. By reducing estrogen levels, AIs prevent cancer cells from growing and spreading. Aromatase inhibitors for men can help suppress estrogen production for different reasons, like delaying epiphysial maturation.
Estrogen is a vital hormone for both men and women. Some of its functions include:
However, high estrogen can also lead to an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Aromatase inhibitors can reduce the risk of cancer growing and spreading.
While the role of estrogen is less prevalent in men, it is still essential for the following reasons:
While this sex hormone plays a vital role in reproductive health and other bodily functions in men, an excess of estrogen can create several health problems. Some signs of high estrogen in men include:
High-quality, potent aromatase inhibitors can suppress estrogen production in men, providing convenient treatment for the above conditions. They can delay epiphysial maturation and increase the predicted heights of boys with idiopathic short stature, pubertal praecox, or a constitutional delay of puberty.
Aromatase inhibitors help improve plasma testosterone levels in older men, which is essential for treating hypogonadism. While long-term studies still need to be conducted regarding the effect of estrogen inhibitors on bone density, no detrimental effects of aromatase inhibition in men have been observed.
Aromatase inhibitors are generally well-received by patients. However, some people may witness side effects such as:
Several natural foods contain compounds that limit aromatase activity and suppress estrogen production. These include:
Aromatase inhibitors may be recommended if men have the following signs of high estrogen:
At KHPL, we follow a personalised approach for treating high estrogen in men. The treatment process involves:
In men, high estrogen symptoms include:
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