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Originally Posted by lurkingforacure
Wonder what would happen if a guy with PD took the estradiol cream? Anyone done this?
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I would definitely explore further before trying it; even something as innocuous as lavender can trigger breast formation in young boys. Yes, the essential oil of several common plants are estrogenic, so using it straight...?
I did run across two good articles that may be helpful.
Renin angiotensin system and gender differences in dopaminergic degeneration.
Note the last sentence in the abstract:
manipulation of brain RAS may be an efficient approach for neuroprotective treatment of PD in men, without the feminizing effects of estrogen.
You might want to PM Rick on this last one. I believe he is still taking an ACE inhibitor (or angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor) and has noticed some real improvements.
Estrogen actions in the brain and the basis for differential action in men and women: a case for sex-specific medicines.
HTH
-Laura