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Ep. #1131: Ali Gilbert on Optimizing Men’s Hormones and Health

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

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Misconceptions about hormonal fluctuations and estrogen blockers

Hormonal fluctuations when starting hormones may cause sensitive nipples and water retention, but they typically go away over time and should not be a reason to take estrogen blockers. Estrogen blockers are often misunderstood and can have negative effects, such as drying out joints and reducing sex drive. It's a misconception that these issues are solely due to estrogen, and it's not reflective of the actual estrogen production in men. Advising clients to come off estrogen blockers has resulted in them feeling better, as these blockers can have negative effects on their health and well-being.

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