I’m not sure if this is the proper forum for this post, but here goes. I am not transitioning, and am not considering HRT. Neither am I contemplating going full-time, although I dress frequently and am out in public at least weekly. However, with my doctor’s knowledge I’ve been taking women’s supplements (not estrogens) for a number of years. This week I had my semi-annual physical, and I decided that the blood work should include my T and estrogen levels, and my doctor agreed. We were both surprised when the results came in – my estrogen level was 10X higher than is normal for males, or for post-menopausal women. In fact, it fell well within the range for pre-menopausal women! (Red line on the graph below). My T levels are normal. Perhaps this was a fluke, and maybe we should repeat the test?
I know that it is not uncommon for older men to have higher estrogen levels, but this seems unusually high, and maybe I should consult with an endocrinologist. I do show some signs of estrogenic effects: slight gynecomastia, reduced body hair, and softer skin with very few wrinkles for someone of my age living in Florida. Perhaps this is why I seem to “pass” (if I do) when I am out an about. So a question and then a comment. The question is, did any of you exhibit high estrogen levels before you started HRT?
My comment is that -- if this is a real thing -- maybe this confirms what I have always felt -- I have a strong female side (which is getting stronger). Just knowing that I am apparently making my own estrogen is actually very comforting – it just feels right.
