High Estrogen In Females: Causes, Symptoms And Management

High estrogen In females

Whenever there is an imbalance in the level of body hormones, you start experiencing health issues.

High estrogen In females

High estrogen In females

What IS Estrogen

Estrogen is the female hormone. However, it is found in both males and females,but in females, the level of estrogen in high and males have a high level of testosterone. Estrogen hormone initiates the sexual development in the female. Along with progesterone hormone, it regulates the menstrual cycle. In women of reproductive age, the level of estrogen fluctuates throughout the menstrual cycle. In mid of the cycle, the level of estrogen is at peak. In the luteal phase which is the second half-phase before the due periods if estrogen stays high,there are symptoms of estrogen dominance.

What Causes High Estrogen Level In Females

The level of estrogen in women may be elevated due to lots of reasons, but the three core reasons are diet, genetics and lifestyle changes. Estrogen level may rise when the body is producing too much estrogen, exposed to a high level of environmental estrogen or your body is not eliminating or detoxifying estrogen in an effective manner.

What Causes High Estrogen Level In Females

What Causes High Estrogen Level In Females

Too much estrogen in the female body may be due to medications such as estrogen replacement therapy. Estrogen replacement therapy is given to the females who approaches menopause to manage the symptoms of menopause. But it may cause estrogen to rise to the level of causing problems.

The body may develop very low progesterone or low testosterone that can upset the hormonal balance.

Other causes of estrogen dominance is too much alcohol, over-exposure to xenoestrogens and low fiber diet.

What are The Symptoms Of High Estrogen level In Females

When the level of estrogen hormone rises to the level causing an imbalance, it leads to bloating, decreased sexual drive, tenderness and swelling of the breasts, irregular periods and fibrocystic lumps in the breasts. Other symptoms include a headache, anxiety attacks, mood swings, hair loss, trouble in sleeping, cold hands feet and fatigue. Also, there are premenstrual symptoms.

High level of estrogen in females increases the risk of ovarian cancer, breast cancer and endometrial cancer. It also puts you at the risk of stroke and blood clots. Elevated estrogen levels increase the risk of thyroid dysfunction and lead to symptoms such as weight changes and fatigue.

Treatment Of High Level Of Estrogen In Females

Depending upon the cause your doctor will prescribe you medication or may suggest surgery.

Below are nine ways to eliminate excess estrogen from your body:

1. Choosing Safe Skin Care Products TO Manage High Level Of Estrogen-

Many skin care products contain phthalates, parabens, xenoestrogens and petroleum chemicals. Better look for brands that include organic and natural ingredients that will not elevate the level of estrogen.

Choosing Safe Skin Care Products TO Manage High Level Of Estrogen

Choosing Safe Skin Care Products TO Manage High Level Of Estrogen

2. Eat Organically Produced Foods To Manage High Level Of Estrogen–

Pesticides disrupt the level of body hormones. Organic foods have a lower level of pesticides. One more way to get rid of pesticides is to wash food thoroughly before eating so that the residue pesticide is removed.

3. Choose Organic Beef And Dairy To Manage High Level Of Estrogen-

While choosing beef and dairy make sure that the livestock is not fed with estrogenic drugs to improve the production of milk and to fatten them.

4. Avoid Plastic Containers TO Manage High Level Of Estrogen-

Avoid plastic bags, bottles and tiffins to pack food and drinks. Plastic contains BPA and BPS. Both the chemicals mimic estrogen hormone. Most important is to avoid packing hot foods in plastic containers because of the chemicals in the plastic at high-temperature breakdowns and leeches into food and beverage.
Also, avoid canned foods.

Avoid Plastic Containers TO Manage High Level Of Estrogen

Avoid Plastic Containers TO Manage High Level Of Estrogen

5. Consume Enough Fiber To Manage High Level Of Estrogen-

Through digestion,the body gets rid of excess estrogen. But for proper digestion, you need to eat lots of fiber. So eat fiber rich foods such as whole grains, green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits.

Consume Enough Fiber To Manage High Level Of Estrogen

Consume Enough Fiber To Manage High Level Of Estrogen

6. Choose laundry Products Wisely To Manage High Level Of Estrogen-

Common laundry products,and fabric softener contain petrochemical. Petrochemicals act as xenoestrogens. Go for natural laundry products. With the help of washing soda, borax, gentle bar soap and baking soda you can make laundry product yourself at home.

7. Limit The Intake Of Processed Foods To Manage High Level Of Estrogen-

Processing foods make them expose to xenoestrogens because they contain dyes and preservatives.

8. Get enough Sleep-

If sleep routine is disturbed, there is a hormonal imbalance. If you do not get enough sleep melatonin, the sleep hormone is disturbed that has a protective effect against the excess estrogen. So have a sound sleep of 7-8 hours every night.

9. Work Out To Manage High Level Of Estrogen-

exercise 45 minutes 5 days in a week to keep the level of hormone in balance.

Work Out To Manage High Level Of Estrogen

Work Out To Manage High Level Of Estrogen

If you are experiencing unusual symptoms, you should consult your doctor. Refrain yourself from self-diagnosis. It is essential to find the underlying cause for proper treatment and avoid complications.

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta
Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta:  Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.