The Evidence Based Case For Blocking Estrogen Conversion in Men

Neal Rouzier, M.D.

Director, The Preventive Medicine Clinics of the Desert, Palm Springs, CA

It has become customary to use aromatase inhibitors to block formation of estrogen in men. Even though the use of AI’s is commonly taught, the utilization is not necessarily supported by the medical literature. However, I will make the case for the use of AIs in men based on multiple studies suggesting that high levels of estrogen in men are associated with CVD harm and symptoms. This can have significant adverse consequences on men’s health. The purpose of this lecture is to present the literature demonstrating the need to block estrogen in men with aromatase inhibitors. Using the medical literature, we will come to understand the importance of keeping estrogen levels low in men The medical literature will be cited as it pertains to the harm of elevated levels of estrogen in men.