Hyperestrogenism
| Hyperestrogenism | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Hyperestrogenic state, |
| Specialty | Endocrinology  |
Hyperestrogenism, hyperestrogenic state, or estrogen excess, is a
medical condition characterized by an excessive amount of estrogenic activity in the body.[1]
Signs and symptoms
Signs of hyperestrogenism may include heightened levels of one or more of the estrogen
impotence, and loss of libido in males.[3] If left untreated, hyperestrogenism may increase the risk of estrogen-sensitive cancers such as breast cancer later in life.[citation needed
]
Causes
Hyperestrogenism can be caused by
Liver cirrhosis is another cause, though through lowered metabolism of estrogen, not oversecretion or overconsumption like the aforementioned. It's necessary to know there exist two kinds of hyperestrogenism: Absolute (more concentration than usual of estrogen) and relative (a normal concentration of estrogen, higher with respect to progesterone). An example of absolute hyperestrogenism could be: persistent follicles that later undergo atresia without ovulating; and the example of relative hyperestrogenism: luteal insufficiency.[citation needed
]
Diagnosis
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Treatments
Treatment may consist of
gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues and progestogens. In addition, androgens may be supplemented in the case of males.[citation needed
]
See also
- Aromatase deficiency
- Aromatase excess syndrome
- Estrogen insensitivity syndrome
- High-dose estrogen
- Hyperandrogenism
- Hypergonadism
- Hypergonadotropic hypergonadism
- Hypoandrogenism
- Hypoestrogenism
- Hypogonadism
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7817-6886-3. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-4419-1068-4. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-07-147914-1. Retrieved 5 June 2012.