Hormones And Biochemistry

Symptoms of excess of female hormones in women

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Estrogens are a group of female hormones( estradiol, estrone, estriol) that play a crucial role in the body of a woman.

The main functions of estrogen:

  • normalization of metabolism;
  • affect the formation of internal and external genital organs;
  • normalizes the menstrual cycle, ensures the normal formation of the endometrium during the cycle;
  • helps to ensure a healthy course of pregnancy. Under its influence normal healthy development of the uterus normalizes, ensures normal functioning of the mammary glands during pregnancy and feeding.

Excess estrogens adversely affect the health of women.

Symptoms of excess

Female

For an excess of estrogens, the following symptomatology is typical:

Excess weight. The most common and obvious symptom with an excess of hormones is obesity. With an increase in the level of estrogen, there is a sharp increase in appetite. What contributes to the accumulation of excess fat. For the most part, fat is stored in the waist and hips. Fatty tissue is made with a special hormonal activity, it affects the release of more estrogen and turns into a kind of "vicious circle".Excess hormones contribute to the accumulation of fat, which can release a large excess of production of estrogens.
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  • Menstrual irregularities. Excess hormones lead to violations of the cycle of menstruation. It becomes irregular, prolonged, with abundant secretions. Possible uterine bleeding, small or very abundant. There are painful sensations in the mammary glands before the onset of menstruation, bloating. The main causes of these disorders are fluid retention in the body. Most often, its largest accumulation occurs in the chest and abdomen.
  • Emergence of tumors. With prolonged course of elevated levels of female hormones, benign or malignant tumors may begin to develop. Women who have increased blood levels of these hormones are at risk. It is caused by hormonal disorders, in which the compliance of hormones changes. In consequence, there is a possibility of developing cancer mutations. With breast tumors, the estrogen content is increased, and progesterone is lowered. In endometrial cancer, an increased level of estrogen in the mucous membrane of the uterus is observed. Possible development of endometriosis. Its main symptoms are severe bleeding and pain in the pelvic region.
  • Dryness of the vagina. A considerable number of women take hormonal substances when menopause occurs. In order to avoid undesirable changes in the body. But hormone replacement therapy is often accompanied by a number of side effects. Among them, hormonal disorders and a high rate of estrogen. Often the manifestation of symptoms occurs in the form of changes on the skin and dryness in the vagina. It is more appropriate to maintain hormonal balance with the help of herbs and proper nutrition.
  • Thyroid dysfunction. Thyroid disorders can affect the female hormones. As violations in the thyroid gland can affect the work of other endocrine glands. Dysfunction of the gonads leads to disruption of menstruation, the work of the adrenal glands. Possible development of hypotension, adynamia, weakness in the muscles and their further atrophy. Often in women, there are all the symptoms that are characteristic of thyroid gland diseases, and at the examination everything is normal. This is because hormones are produced normally, and excess estrogen completely reduces their activity.
  • Vascular disorders. When taking estrogenic drugs, the level of triglycerides in the blood in women increases. Concentration of blood leads to the development of cardiovascular diseases. Due to the formation of thrombi other serious complications are possible.
  • Prolonged use of drugs that are used to treat infertility, as well as contraceptive increases the level of estrogen hormones in women. What leads to violations of the thyroid gland, in the aftermath develops pancreatitis. The main symptoms of pancreatitis are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, in the upper part.
  • Psychological disorders. Excess hormones in women can be accompanied by emotional and mental disorders. Symptoms of excess of female hormones are manifested in the form of depressive disorders, mood swings, tearfulness, quick temper. Also, there may be increased anxiety, neuroses, panic attacks. There is general weakness, increased fatigue, markedly reduced efficiency, memory loss.
  • Doctor

    Also symptoms of an increased estrogen hormone in women is a decrease or a complete lack of interest in sex. Since excess hormones can weaken the libido or deprive the ability to experience orgasm.

    Other possible symptoms.

    • high pressure,
    • headaches, tinnitus, dark spots before the eyes,
    • puffiness and heaviness in the legs,
    • increased nail brittleness and hair loss,
    • acne,
    • sleep disorders,
    • nausea,
    • problems with gallbladder,
    • cold extremities.

    Reasons for

    Dairy

    There are certain reasons for increasing the amount of estrogen in the body:

    • the use of certain products. Dairy, as well as meat. Often when growing animals, hormone-containing substances are used. Soy and bean products also contain vegetable estrogens. Abuse of beer or coffee increases the production of this hormone;
    • incorrect distribution of loads. Excessive activity or lack of mobility also affects the production of hormones;
    • bad habits. Smoking and excessive drinking;
    • vitamin deficiency. Lack of certain vitamins and minerals leads to malfunctions in the body;
    • early puberty. With premature puberty up to seven years;
    • depression and chronic stress;
    • pregnancy. During pregnancy, hormone levels increase. The occurrence of morning sickness, nausea, vomiting in the first trimester occur to a large extent due to the increased level of estrogen;
    • of the ovarian cyst;
    • irregular sexual life;
    • pituitary adenoma;
    • pathological processes in the adrenal gland;
    • tumors in the ovaries, both benign and malignant.
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