The role of estrogens at men. Part 1. General and developmental endocrinology, physiology and pathophysiology of estrogens at men

Abstract

Estrogens (female sex hormones) are important sex hormones for women and men, although traditionally the problems associated with impaired synthesis and metabolism of estrogens are considered, especially in relation to the female population. However, presented an overview allows for a different look at the role and significance of estrogens for men. In the first part of the literature review highlights issues of general endocrinology and age of estrogens and the results of clinical and experimental studies, reflecting the physiological functionsof estrogens and pathophysiologic consequences of violations of the synthesis and metabolism of estrogens in male organism.

Keywords

• estrogens
• man
• endocrinology
• physiology
• pathophysiology