Estrogen and liver

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Avatar f tn I remember that prior to starting treatment in Sept 09, I read somewhere that being post menopause would be a negative strike against me but I still opted to NOT take estrogen. I have been in surgical menopause since 1996, I took estrogen for 10 years and then quit because of the increased chance of breast cancer after taking estrogen so many years. I finished treatment (without taking estrogen since 2006) and I achieved SVR.
233616 tn?1312787196 estrogen liver fibrosis ....and get 684,000 hits. Apparently the benefit to protecting the liver is well documented and the research has been around for a while. Yet my liver doctor didn't mention it, or suggest I go back on it.....but I did it through my endocrinologist as soon as I found out. I'm wondering how many ladies in here are aware of this, have any doctors told you??? or whether any men have considered a small dose to help slow the progression of this disease?
Avatar f tn I am currently starting estrogen/progest/test therapy,,lozenges and cream so as not to be absorbed by liver. There is a slight passing through the liver, but a very small percentage compared to pills. I have not consulted an endocrinolgist as I am having my levels tested in 6 weeks again. I suspect that the hormones will balance out as time goes on and off treatment which is what I am hoping for. Thanks for your response.
Avatar n tn At that time I ended up being referred to a gastroenterologist and also had an ultrasound of my liver and gallbladder. Everything checked out fine and my levels were at the high end of normal. My endo then switched me to Levoxyl, upped the dosage and I became hyperthyroid with heart palps, breathing problems, etc. Then my dosage was reduced and changed back to synthroid and I became hypo with a TSH of 28. Finally, I made my endo switch my meds to Armour Thyroid.
Avatar m tn m a 35 yr old male who has recently been diagnosed with a liver hemangioma (1.4x1.7 cm). Since liver hemangioma and melatonin seems to have some relationship I'm wondering if it is safe for me to use melatonin to aid my sleep? Thank you very much for your advice.
Avatar f tn s and have been told that they are caused by vaginal atrophy post menopause. I also was diagnosed with a liver disorder several years ago and everything I read says that Estrogen of any kind is contraindicated. My Urogyn seems to think a very low dose vaginal estrogen would be appropriate but it worries me. Help, I can't take any more utis!
Avatar f tn Yes- its because we lose our Estogen - which protects the liver and balances our hormones and metabolism. I am going to Sono Bello to get work done- doctor approved because I've gained like 10 lbs a year since I went into menopause. So I'm considered Obese and now I also have high Cholesterol, aargh ! I was completely active all my life then a few car accidents and menopause, routine Life Ins. exam liver enzymes are high- and find out i have Hep C from blood transfusion 23 years ago.
Avatar m tn Ovariectomy and estrogen supplementation were used to evaluate the effect of estrogen on HBV titers in transgenic mice with replicating HBV in hepatocytes. The effect of estrogen signaling on transcription of HBV genes, and the mechanisms of regulation, were studied in HepG2 cells. RESULTS: HBV titers increased in female mice after ovariectomy and decreased in male mice supplemented with estrogen. Hepatic expression of estrogen receptor (ER)? was increased by estrogen exposure.
Avatar m tn As I understand it, when one injects testosterone (lets say Testosterone Enanthate) the body converts (with an enzyme) the excess testosterone into estrogen. The pituitary gland also senses this huge influx of testosterone and sends a message to the testes in the form of Oestrogen to shut down the bodies natural production of testosterone.
Avatar n tn The CT scan showed that the swollen lymph nodes have now shrunk back to normal, the masses in her pelvis have gone and the only thing thats left is a small spot in her liver which they are not sure whether its cancerous or a scar left from the cancer. They have given mum a hormone tablet called femara to take for the rest of her life which they have said is an anti cancer drug and will kill any cancer cells. Has anyone had this? I am pleased that the chemo has worked.
Avatar n tn If you are a female over 40 years, then menopause can be a cause. Low estrogen and low thyroid function is often the cause. Liver dysfunction (get liver enzymes done—liver function test), kidney dysfunction (get kidney function test done), and anemia can make a person appear drunk. Poor sleep pattern and sleep problems like sleep apnea too can cause brain fog. Sleep studies by sleep specialists can help diagnose this. Low Vit D or Vit B12 too could be the cause.
Avatar n tn I was recently told I have "blood lakes" in my liver. I was told that usually women who have taken birth control pills show these changes in the liver (I guess due to increases in estrogen levels). But, I've never taken birth control pills and I am wondering why I have them. I was told that as long as they were not compromising the function of my liver to not worry about them and to have another ultrasound in 3 months.
Avatar m tn Hair loss due to alcohol consumption is mainly due to the fact that alcohol affects the levels of estrogen and zinc in the body, which subsequently affect hair growth. Excessive drinking RAISES the level of estrogen, high levels of estrogen result in hair loss. Excessive drinking REDUCES zinc levels in the body. Zinc is essential for healthy hair growth. In addition, constant consumption of alcohol can also induce a lower level of vitamins B and C in your body.
427265 tn?1444076436 I believe the interferon definitely affects hormone production although I don't know the actual mechanics of it. Irregular periods, heavy flow, and early menopause are all associated with HCV. I was using a natural progesterone lozenge prior to tx but had to discontinue it as progesterone was on the list of contraindicated medications... Here a few things I found on the topic: "The relationship between the liver and hormones is an interesting one.
Avatar m tn Hi, Testosterone (T) replacement may not help in high estrogen cases, what may be required in such cases is aromatise inhibitor which blocks conversion of T to estrogen. Your test results does not show LH , SHBG and total T values. High SHBG values can reduce free T levels while not reducing estrogen levels, thus upsetting their balance. SHBG values increases quadruply with obesity in combination with prediabetic conditions.
Avatar f tn I have been diagnosed with a fatty liver and liver hemangioma. The doctor hasn;t said anything to me about what to do. Do I just leave it alone? Live with the pain? Is it a precurser to liver cancer? I am 47 years old and overweight. I try to eat a healthy diet. Anybody else have these same issues?
Avatar f tn ))) I love making those connections in case you cannot tell! Let me know if you find anything out...and, I will take a look at the Alcohol/estrogen issue. I did not reseach that today. I am sorry to have to ask, but I am not sure what ER and PR mean. Do you mind telling me? I am curious. Thanks. Now, on the Red Wine issue....well, I Know that my husband would say that Red Wine cures anything :) But again, I have not seen research on that. Interesting.
Avatar f tn Everything I have read seems to indicate that estrogen and also estrogen replacement therapy slow down the progression of fibrosis. I copied and pasted a few links here but just Google Hepatitis C liver fibrosis estrogen replacement and all sorts of sites will come up for one to read. "Our results support experimental data and have important clinical implications for the management of postmenopausal women.
Avatar f tn Has your doctor ever checked your blood level of estrogen or estradiol? Some women do better on the estrogen patch or one of the gels. And some find that they need some testosterone to function. I also use estradiol tablets but I insert mine vaginally and it seems to absorb better that way. I only need to do it 3x a week at this point.
Avatar f tn In turn the technician who completely violated his duties went on to tell me the results and that in fact I did NOT have gallstones but a swollen liver and that I should go to the doctor immediately. Mind you this was on a Saturday. I was frantic, afraid and uneasy. When I got to my doctor on Monday he told me it was just fatty liver. The actual Recommendations from the ultrasound said, "Fatty liver with prominent portal triad markings...
94902 tn?1330479667 go and ask ur doc for liver function test. there must be some problem in liver-liver inflamation etc. i m 37 weeks pregnant and my body ithches really bad. my doc has given me actibile 300 which has helped me a lot. the itching on boobs and belly is due to the swelling but the itchin all over ur body or legs means liver problem which is common during pregnancy.
Avatar n tn 8 IN SIZE WHICH ONC #1 BELIEVES METASTASIS HAS OCCURED AND WILL NOT ORDER A LIVER MRI WHILE ONC #2 WANTS A LIVER MRI TO CONFIRM BUT BELIEVES THAT METASTASIS IS DEFINITELY POSSIBLE. MY TUMOR IS HER 2 POSITIVE AND ESTROGEN SENSITIVE. BECAUSE OF MY AGE OF 27 THEY BOTH BELIEVE THAT AGGRESSIVE TREATMENT IS NECESSARY. I JUST DON'T WANT TO MAKE A FATAL MISTAKE. WHAT ARE THE + / - OF EITHER TREATMENT AND WHY ARE THE 2 ONC ON DIFFERENT PAGES?
Avatar n tn Diethylstilbestrol is a synthetic (man-made) form of the hormone estrogen. It’s often used in treatments for prostate cancer. Again, there’s a pattern between increased estrogen and melasma. Genetics: About 33% to 50% of people with melasma have reported that someone else in the family has it. The majority of identical twins both have melasma. Hypothyroidism: A condition where your thyroid is underactive.
Avatar f tn The cysts can grow, depending on what you eat and your stress level, as well as how well your liver is filtering out excess estrogen, around a cm a month, maybe more, maybe less, in diameter. They are 'fed' (grow) by excess estrogen. I am not a total expert, but I have recently learned that my habit of eating lots of soy products (soy milk, soy meat, etc) mimics estrogen in the body.
Avatar f tn i strongly suggest that you see a liver specialist or hepatobiliary surgeon for their opinion. I would have hoped that the adenomas would have decreased in size over the years. Sometimes a biopsy may be helpful as certain histologies may be more predictive of malignant transformation than others. Also, tamoxifen has been known to lead to liver problems. I am hopeful that you will not require a liver transplant but you should have close follow-up by an experienced doc.
Avatar f tn to reducing estrogen such as organic diets, eat more fiber, include flax seed in your diet, eat sulfuric foods (onions, garlic, leafy green vegetables) which improves liver function and can help estrogen levels be more normal, eat more broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts, eat red grapes, drink green tea, etc. I kid you not, these are ways to help normalize estrogen that people say are effective. Too much estrogen is pretty rare for menopause as you usually have the opposite.