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To Lori, hi there, I too cannot have eostrogen, and my taking flaxseed oil capsules as well as Aromasin must even it out because I definately don't have any eostrogen in my body, I had to use an eostrogen cream when I had my PAP smear because it comes back abnormal cells and the eostrogen cream makes it come back fine. I also have a very very dry thingy. I came across this while surfing. I know the jury isn't out but I don't seem to be having any problems but don't know if latest flare up was caused by flaxseed or just bad luck.
Hugs Lyn
Estrogen Control
There are many compounds available that can control estrogen levels. The drugs tamoxifen (Novaldex) and clomiphene (Clomid) have been used for years by steroid users. While these drugs are somewhat effective in keeping estrogen levels in check, they can result in a reduction of IGF-1 production and an increase in sex hormone binding globulin production. These are both undesirable side effects.
Then there are aromatase inhibitors. Drugs like Anastrazole work by blocking the production of estrogens in the body by binding to the enzyme aromatase. Aromatase inhibitors are more desirable then estrogen receptor blockers like tamoxifen and clomiphene because they function as true anti-estrogens and do not share the undesirable estrogen agonist activity mentioned above.
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