Should Men Block Their Estrogen on TRT?

There is no need for managing estrogen by using an aromatase inhibitor, and there are dangers of using this drug in men. Dr. Keith Nichols explains how estrogen in men on Testosterone Replacement Therapy is cardio protective and healthy. 👍 Don’t forget to give this video a thumbs up, subscribe and send to a friend who is passionate about making a change to their health in 2024. 💻 To visit Victory Men's Health: (http://www.victorymenshealth.com) Hi, I’m Amy Stuttle, CEO of Victory Men’s Health. We specialize all things Hormones 💪 ~ Sexual Health 🍆 ~ Vitamin Deficiencies💧~ Weight Loss 👊for men. We serve clients in Missouri and Illinois via our telehealth services and also in office in O’Fallon, IL, O’Fallon, MO, Town & Country, MO Ready to live optimized? Book your confidential consultation right here. Episode Takeaways: • Hormone Management: Dr. Nichols emphasizes evidence-based medicine over anecdotal advice, cautioning against the indiscriminate use of aromatase inhibitors (AI) to block estrogen. • Normal Range Fallacy: He highlights the lack of scientific basis for the normal range of estradiol (E2), urging a critical reevaluation of established norms based on outdated data. • Tissue-Level Estrogen: Dr. Nichols explains that serum E2 levels are an indirect reflection of estrogen at the tissue level, cautioning against indiscriminate use of AI, which can hinder the beneficial effects of testosterone in various tissues. • Bodybuilding Misconceptions: The confusion surrounding AI stems from misconceptions in the bodybuilding community, where blocking estrogen was erroneously believed to increase free testosterone levels for muscle gain, despite lacking evidence and posing potential health risks. TIMESTAMPS: ⏱️ 00:00 Introduction ⏱️00:32 Setting the Record Straight: Evidence-Based Medicine vs. Non-Evidence-Based Approaches ⏱️02:54 Decoding Normal Estradiol Ranges: The LabCorp Revelation ⏱️06:12 Estradiol: A Vital Hormone for Men's Health ⏱️09:27 The Problem with Aromatase Inhibitors: A Bodybuilding Misconception ⏱️12:45 The Perils of Blocking Estradiol: Implications for Brain, Bone, and Heart Health ⏱️15:02 Conclusion If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments or DM me over on Instagram @victorymenshealth 🥇 Unlock Your Inner CHAMPION! 🥇 https://www.victorymenshealth.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Us On Social: Instagram:   / victorymenshealth   Facebook:   / victorymenshealth   Twitter:   / victory_men   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FAQs: Erection Drugs | Do Over The Counter Options Even Work? https://www.victorymenshealth.com/ere... Can You Actually Lower Your Cortisol Levels? https://www.victorymenshealth.com/can... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔔Illinois & Missouri Residents - Book a Telehealth Appointment🔔 https://www.victorymenshealth.com/tel... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ NOT LOCATED IN MISSOURI OR ILLINOIS? WE OFFER SEVERAL PRODUCTS TO CLIENTS NATIONWIDE ✨ 👉The Metal Hand Pump System for E.D. 👉Prostate Support Aid 👉Men’s Multivitamin 👉Vitamin B12 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Are you a good fit for Semaglutide? ⬆️ Read our take here. Blog: https://www.victorymenshealth.com/blog/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP? 📧Contact us here: https://www.victorymenshealth.com/con... 📧Book your confidential consultation here 📧[email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For questions email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) Disclaimer: The Women Want Strong Men Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.