Excess estrogen: What you need to know

Estrogen is a female sex hormone that plays an important role in the development and maintenance of reproductive functions. Excess estrogen can lead to many physiological and psychological abnormalities, greatly affecting the patient's life.

1. What is estrogen?

Estrogen is a female sex hormone but is still present in the male body. Women have higher levels of estrogen, while men have more testosterone. In women, estrogen plays a role in the menstrual cycle and reproductive function. In men, estrogen is also important for sexual function.
Estrogen hormone levels in the body increase when the body absorbs too much estrogen or when levels of other sex hormones like progesterone drop. Elevated estrogen leads to many physiological and psychological symptoms, affecting the patient's life.

2. What are the symptoms of excess female estrogen?

When estrogen levels in the body increase, some of the following symptoms may begin to develop:
Bloating Swelling and pain in the breasts, fibroids in the breast Decreased sex drive Irregular menstruation, increased symptoms of PMS Remember Uterine Fibroids

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3. What are the symptoms of excess estrogen in men?

Although estrogen is called a female hormone, the male body also makes estrogen. A balance of estrogen and testosterone is crucial for growth and maintenance of sexual function. When these hormones become unbalanced, sexual function can be affected. Symptoms of excess estrogen in men include:
Infertility: Estrogen is partly responsible for the production of healthy sperm. When estrogen levels are high, sperm levels can drop and lead to fertility problems. Enlarged breasts: Estrogen can stimulate breast tissue growth. Men with too much estrogen can lead to larger breasts. Erectile dysfunction (ED): Men with high levels of estrogen may have difficulty getting an erection.

4. Causes of excess estrogen

The body increases the production of estrogen or decreases the production of another hormone, such as testosterone or progesterone. This leads to an imbalance between sex hormones. Estrogen levels may increase due to the effects of the drug. For example, people taking estrogen replacement therapy, a treatment for menopausal symptoms, may experience side effects of high estrogen. Other drugs that can increase estrogen levels include: Hormonal contraceptives, some antibiotics, some herbal medicines, phenothiazines. High estrogen can run in families. In addition, certain health problems can cause estrogen levels to rise, including: obesity, ovarian tumors, liver disease.

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5. Measures to treat excess estrogen

Surgery in the case of ovarian cancer, the doctor may recommend removal of the ovaries, because the ovaries produce most of the estrogen in a woman's body. Your doctor may also recommend surgery to remove your ovaries if you are at very high risk for breast or ovarian cancer. Using medications to lower estrogen levels Diet: To help lower your estrogen levels, change your eating habits. Encourage eating a low-fat, high-fiber diet. In addition, weight loss may reduce estrogen levels in overweight or obese people. This is because fat cells produce extra estrogen. If the medication is causing high estrogen levels, your doctor may recommend a lower dose or alternative treatments.

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Article referenced source: Healthline.com

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