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Estrogen is a hormone that is naturally present in both men and women. Maintaining healthy estrogen is important for both sexes, but women need more estrogen to perform normal bodily functions like pregnancy. During menopause, estrogen levels in women drop significantly. Check out the following articles for simple lifestyle and dietary changes to boost your estrogen.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Finding Medical Help

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   Watch for symptoms. See your doctor if you are experiencing symptoms of an imbalance in hormone levels, or symptoms affecting your health. Keep in mind that hormonal changes are completely normal, especially for women going through menopause. However, if you are not of menopause or perimenopause or have severe symptoms, you should also see your doctor. Common symptoms may include:
   • Hot flashes or trouble sleeping
   • His temper is erratic
   • Changes in sexual function or fertility
   • Changes in cholesterol levels

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   Go to doctor. Before starting an estrogen regulatory program, ask your doctor about the effects of estrogen on the body. Although estrogen deficiency can lead to problems, estrogen levels that are too high (or the risk persist in the wrong times) can lead to menstrual disorders, ovarian cysts, and breast cancer. .
   • There are many cases leading to symptoms like hot flashes, loss of libido, and many other symptoms associated with low estrogen levels. However, don't assume estrogen levels are the cause of your symptoms. Talk to your doctor prior to treatment to increase your estrogen, including taking natural or herbal supplements.

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   Get an estrogen test. There are many tests for hormone levels. Your doctor can test your blood. Your blood may also be used to test for FSH (Follicle Stimulating hormone), which is a hormone that regulates the production of estrogen and progesterone in the ovaries.
   • You should let your doctor know about any medications and supplements you are taking before having any test. You should also inform your doctor about the hormonal contraception you use as it may affect test results. You should also discuss medical conditions including thyroid problems, sex-dependent hormone tumors, ovarian cysts, and unusual vaginal bleeding with your doctor as these can affect your doctor. to the FSH concentration.
   • The FSH test is usually done on the second or third day of the menstrual cycle.
   • There are three types of estrogens: estrone, estradiol, and estriol. Estradiol is the type of estrogen measured by testing, normal levels are 30-400 pg / mL for premenopausal women (depending on whether you are menstruating) and 0-30 pg / mL for postmenopausal women. Concentrations below 20 pg / mL may cause hormonal symptoms such as hot flashes.

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   Try estrogen therapy. There are many estrogen therapies available: pills, skin patches, gels, and creams. There are also vaginal estrogen in the form of pills, rings, or creams that are inserted directly into the vagina. Talk to your doctor to see which therapy is right for you. advertisement

Part 2 of 3: Lifestyle and Diet Changes

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   Quit smoking. Smoking can negatively affect the endocrine system, limiting the effective production of estrogen. Smoking in premenopausal women has been linked to irregular menstruation, infertility, and premature menopause.

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   Do light exercise. Exercise has been linked to lower estrogen levels. Do not overdo it, so practice regularly. Light exercise is not only good for health, but also reduces a woman's risk of breast cancer and extends life expectancy in general.
   • Athletes can experience a sharp drop in estrogen levels. This is because thin women often have difficulty producing estrogen. If you are an athlete or have low fat body, see your doctor for an estrogen supplement.

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   Maintain a healthy diet. Your endocrine system needs a healthy body to function effectively and produce normal levels of estrogen. Women don't get estrogen from their diet, but eating a variety of fresh foods gives you the best chance of producing estrogen naturally.

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   Eat soybeans and drink soy milk. Soy products, such as tofu, contain genistin, a plant-based substance that is as effective as estrogen. In large amounts, they can reduce menopausal symptoms. However, soybeans do not make large changes in hormone concentrations. If you want to add soy products to your diet, you can try the following:
   • Japanese soybeans
   • Miso sauce in small amounts
   • Soybeans
   • Tempeh compression
   • Raw Soybean Product (TSP), or foods made from raw soybean meal.

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   Reduce your sugar use. Sugar can lead to a hormonal imbalance in the body. Switch from a simple starch diet to a low-carb whole grain diet.
   • For example, instead of plain flour, choose whole grain flour. Eat whole-grain pasta or brown rice.

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   Drinking coffee. Women who drink two or more cups of coffee (200 mg of caffeine) per day have higher estrogen levels than those who don't. Caffeine can increase estrogen levels but not fertility. If you're going to increase your estrogen to increase your chances of ovulation, coffee and caffeine aren't quite as effective.
   • Use organic coffee. Most coffee is heavily sprayed, so drinking organic coffee will reduce the risk of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers. Use an unbleached filter bag. Many coffee filter bags contain bleach for their whiteness, so try to find non-bleached filter bags to be safer.
   • Use coffee and caffeinated beverages in moderation. You should not exceed 400 mg of caffeine per day and should also aim to drink less than average.
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Part 3 of 3: Using Herbal Treatments

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   Take chasteberry supplements. You can find this herb in tablet form at most drug stores. Follow the medication guide for dosage. Chasteberry may reduce the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, although there is not much scientific evidence to support it. There is also no evidence to suggest that this herb has any effects on reducing menopausal symptoms, increasing lactation, or increasing fertility.
   • Chasteberry has been shown to affect estrogen levels. However, the exact nature and extent of the effects have not been confirmed.
   • Avoid chasteberry if you are taking: oral contraceptives, psychotropic medications, Parkinson's medicine, or Metoclopramide, a sedative that is antagonistic to dopamine.

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   Choose foods high in phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens act as estrogen substitutes in the body and are natural ingredients in a number of plants and herbs. Consider phytoestrogens if you are trying to relieve symptoms of low estrogen levels or menopause. Use phytoestrogens in moderation. If you intend to become pregnant, you should avoid using phytoestrogens. Although large amounts of food are required to produce high levels of phytoestrogens, phytoestrogens are believed to be linked to infertility and developmental problems. Foods and herbs that contain phytoestrogens include:
   • legumes: soybeans, green beans, peas and beans
   • Fruits: cranberries, plums, apricots
   • Herbs: oregano, black cohosh, buckwheat, licorice
   • whole grains
   • Linseed
   • vegetables: broccoli and cauliflower

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   Make herbal tea. Certain herbal teas or herbal teas may increase estrogen levels or reduce menopausal symptoms or premenstrual syndrome without affecting estrogen levels. Soak the herb in a cup of hot water for 5 minutes.
   • Black and green tea. Black and green teas contain phytoestrogens.
   • Or rules (Angelica sinensis). As an ingredient in this herbal remedy may Reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Do not use if you take an anticoagulant such as warfarin.
   • Purple clover. Purple clover contains isoflavones that help relieve menopausal symptoms or premenstrual syndrome.
   • The ghost tree. This herb provides a number of estrogen-related benefits but does not increase estrogen levels. It can reduce menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness. Check with your doctor before use as they may interact with other drugs.

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   Eat flax seeds. Flaxseeds are among the foods that contain the most phytoestrogens. Eat 1/2 cup of flaxseed powder for maximum effect. These nuts are also high in omega-3 fatty acids that may reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes.
   • Adding flaxseeds to a breakfast cereal or healthy smoothie is a great way to easily eat these seeds.
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Advice

• There are other potential causes of symptoms such as hot flashes, decreased libido, etc. Don't assume estrogen levels are the cause of those symptoms. Leave that evaluation to the doctor. If you have symptoms to worry about, you should see your doctor.

Warning

• Using more flaxseeds than recommended may decrease the effectiveness of some other medications.
• Don't start taking supplements without consulting your doctor.
• Estrogen levels in pregnant women can be 100 times higher than average. If you are pregnant, do not try to increase your estrogen levels or take supplements or medications without consulting your doctor.