{"id":105232,"date":"2020-01-22T02:40:32","date_gmt":"2020-01-22T09:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=105232"},"modified":"2023-06-12T02:49:14","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T09:49:14","slug":"how-to-treat-estrogen-dominance-in-men-and-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/how-to-treat-estrogen-dominance-in-men-and-women\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Treat Estrogen Dominance in Men and Women"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Estrogen is a hormone that is usually associated with women,\u00a0but both woman and men naturally produce estrogen hormones.<\/strong>\u00a0Estrogen levels\u00a0differ between the sexes, and both men and women are subject to\u00a0estrogen imbalance with age. Think of it like a scale: if one side has more than what\u2019s needed, it creates disorder in the form of unhealthy and unpleasant symptoms.\u00a0Estrogen dominance occurs when\u00a0estrogen levels are too high in either men or women.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Estrogen is one of the two major hormones produced in the adrenal glands<\/a>, which are located at the top of the kidneys in men and in the ovaries in women. While men have more testosterone, women have a much higher amount of estrogen, hence its main function of developing the physical features in females and the reproductive system. Estrogen assists with developing breasts and causes hair growth in the pubic and underarm area, in addition to controlling a woman\u2019s menstrual cycles. It also affects the body\u2019s cholesterol levels<\/a>, mood, and protects bone health<\/a> in both men and women. It acts as a chemical messenger directing the body to act one way or another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As time passes and women become older, a surge in estrogen levels might come naturally, but it could impair your health if\u00a0levels exceed far beyond what\u2019s considered normal. The female body produces three types of estrogen. The most common being Estradiol<\/strong>, which is found in women of childbearing age. Estriol <\/strong>is the second form and it is found in women who are pregnant. The third is estrone<\/strong>, which is found in post menopausal women when\u00a0menstruation has ceased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Women can become estrogen dominant when they consume too much processed meat, which has been injected with hormones to increase their size. Consuming liquids or foods from cans or bottles containing BPA can also cause estrogen levels to surge. Stress is another major cause of too much estrogen<\/a>\u00a0because\u00a0the stress\u00a0hormone,\u00a0cortisol<\/strong>, weakens\u00a0the body\u2019s ability to rid itself of excess estrogen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In general, a poor diet <\/strong>can also cause estrogen levels to spike. The chemicals in processed foods, like\u00a0refined sugars and carbohydrates, have been linked to insulin resistance<\/a> and hormonal imbalance<\/a>. This imbalance can lead to the development breast cancer, uterine cancer, and ovarian cancer. Women who suffer from estrogen dominance are likely to develop the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since estrogen levels in women are already higher than\u00a0they are in\u00a0men, it does not take much for the hormone to increase. Even your daily medication can\u00a0raise\u00a0estrogen levels. <\/strong>Oral contraceptives\u00a0are prime examples. These pills force estrogen levels to remain high to the point where it fools the body into thinking that it\u2019s pregnant, so that another pregnancy cannot occur. Often times, women experience mild to severe cramping and irregular periods due to excess amounts of estrogen after taking oral contraceptives. Taking these pills for a long period of time has also been linked to nutritional deficiencies<\/a>. These can cause weight gain, heart disease, and depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As men age, the production of testosterone naturally decreases<\/a>. Not only does the body stop producing as much as before, but some hormones in the male system<\/a> are also taken and converted into estrogen via an enzyme called aromatase<\/strong>. Estrogen promotes the stimulation of serotonin and endorphins, commonly known as the \u201cfeel good\u201d neurotransmitters. These transmitters are directly associated with maintaining\u00a0a\u00a0man’s verbal and spatial memory in their senior years. A high amount of estrogen in the male body may cause:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Estrogen dominance in both men and women is usually treated with medication. However, non-medicinal methods have also been proven to be effective in treating the condition. Something as simple as eating natural whole foods and eliminating processed meat, sugar, and refined carbs\u00a0from your diet can help balance your hormone levels<\/a><\/strong>. Steer clear of any toxic BPA containers, cleaning supplies, beauty products, GMO fruits and vegetables, as well as unclean or unfiltered water. Use glass containers rather than plastic and filter your water before consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another great way to balance your hormones is by\u00a0cleansing the body<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0In doing so,\u00a0you can naturally flush out the accumulated toxins that\u00a0can\u00a0cause estrogen levels to increase or decrease. Be extra careful about the types of medications you’re taking, and the amount of medications that are prescribed to you. Make sure that the chemical compounds in your meds won\u2019t cause your estrogen levels to rise. Usually, medications that are used to regulate stress levels<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0mood have a way of\u00a0increasing\u00a0estrogen\u00a0production, since it\u2019s a hormone that\u2019s directly linked to the \u201cfeel good\u201d neurotransmitters in men. This also includes thyroid medication and anything that affects the adrenals<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Look for herbal supplements that can help balance your hormones naturally<\/a> without added side effects.<\/strong> Supplements like an estrogen metabolizer, nutritional supplements with essential vitamins and minerals, or anything that provides hormonal support can assist with\u00a0stabilizing hormone levels. Above all else, a healthy lifestyle<\/a> is the best way to manage estrogen dominance symptoms.<\/strong> That means\u00a0focusing\u00a0your dietary efforts on\u00a0fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds to help manage stress levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep in mind that methods that may work for\u00a0some people may\u00a0not work for the others. Studies have shown, though, that\u00a0the suggested tips in this article\u00a0have a high success rate for normalizing estrogen levels in both men and women.<\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If the body is producing too much estrogen, you can experience symptoms that interfere with daily life. Learn how to normalize this hormone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":105234,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46,2,47],"tags":[3329,3728,4521,9577,1931,1951,1957,2672,2921],"yoast_head":"\nWhat Is Estrogen And What Is It For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Estrogen Dominance In Women<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Causes Of Estrogen Dominance In Women<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Estrogen Dominance In Men<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to Treat Estrogen Dominance in Men and Women<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Estrogen Dominance Diet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Detox<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Supplements For Hormone Balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n