How to Raise Estrogen Levels
When estrogen levels decline, women will experience a variety of physical and emotional changes. Symptoms may include hair loss, unexpected weight gain, insomnia, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, difficulty concentrating, anxiety and depression. Left untreated, low estrogen can lead to bone loss, osteoporosis or heart disease. Increase your estrogen levels safely with proper medical treatment along with lifestyle changes.
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Things You'll Need
- Estrogen rich foods
- Non-estrogenic herbs
- Hormone replacement drugs or surgery
- Exercise
Instructions
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Eat estrogen rich foods. These include whole-grain wheat and flaxseeds, beans and legumes, fruits like apples, dates, plums and pomegranates, and vegetables such as yams, potatoes, celery, beets, carrots, pepper, rhubarb and tomatoes.
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Consider hormone replacement surgery. Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, is the quickest way to correct low estrogen levels, but it can be expensive. It's also risky because it can trigger different types of cancer. The best candidates for HRT are post menopausal women and women who have had a hysterectomy. Talk to a physician to weigh both pros and cons.
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Try using herbs that support the endocrine system. The endocrine system is a group of glands made to regulate the body's hormones, including estrogen levels. Some people use such herbs such as macafem, also called Peruvian ginseng or maca-maca, as an alternative to HRT.
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Naturally boost estrogen levels with endocrine-improving exercises like yoga and Pilates. Yoga and Pilates are mood boosters that reduce depression and anxiety, two main symptoms associated with low estrogen levels.
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Maintain a proper weight, determined by the body mass index. If you have extra pounds, losing weight, in addition to eating a healthier diet and reducing stress, can help alleviate low estrogen symptoms by rebalancing the body's hormone levels.
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