Estrogen refers to hormones that are produced in the ovaries and are responsible for the woman's ability to reproduce. This group includes:
- estrone;
- estriol;
- estradiol.
They regulate the menstrual cycle, affect the formation of internal and external genital organs during the adolescent period, and in a more mature age interfere with the development of atherosclerosis and affect the lowering of the level of cholesterol in the blood. The amount of calcium in the female body is also kept under their control.
Symptoms of low estrogen content
Insufficient amounts of estrogen causes infertility or the development of osteoporosis. Deficiency of the female hormone affects, first of all, the work of the body and appearance:
- Hair fade and become brittle, there is a so-called autumn hair loss.
- Skin of face turns pale, early wrinkles appear on it.
- The general early aging of the woman's organism begins, the breasts fall off, lose shape and attractiveness.
- Hair appears in those places on the body where their presence is characteristic of a man.
- Bones and teeth cease to be saturated with calcium, which leads to their fragility and destruction.
- The figure acquires more rigid, angular shapes.
Having found out all these symptoms, first of all, it is necessary to get advice from doctors who know how to increase the level of estrogen: an endocrinologist and a gynecologist. Medical specialists will be assigned a mandatory examination, which includes all the necessary tests that detect the presence of abnormalities in the endocrine system and the whole organism.
Treatment of estrogen deficiency
As soon as the results of the examination become known, treatment will be prescribed by means that will help increase the content of the necessary hormone in the body of a woman. If necessary, the doctor prescribes hormonal tablets( eg, Proginova, Premarin, Gemafemin).
It is impossible to make a decision on its own and start taking them in no case: self-medication can be harmed, as an overabundance of estrogens leads to various diseases from insomnia to the appearance of various tumors and obesity.
Fatty deposits contribute to the production of estrogens, so in very complete men the level of these hormones is higher than the permissible norm.
And although it is believed that the necessary for women estrogens for the body of men are completely useless, the view is mistaken. Men also need them, but in a certain amount. Therefore, a strong sex also sometimes faces the need to increase their level.
In addition to hormonal drugs, the attending physician can prescribe tablets consisting of natural ingredients. They are suitable if the level of hormonal disorder is insignificant, since tablets on a natural basis act extremely slowly and take them long enough.
Products that increase the level of estrogen
Increase the amount of estrogen will help the use of boiled coffee. Soluble coffee problem to solve does not help. This method is good only for those who do not suffer from cardiovascular diseases. To achieve this, you need to include in your diet:
- soy products: milk, meat, flour, yoghurt, cheese;
- beef meat;
- fish;
- tomatoes, aubergines, cauliflower, carrots;
- red caviar;
- classic bitter chocolate;
- strong black and green tea;
- cereals and legumes: beans, corn, rye, barley;
- fruit: apples, pomegranates, dates.
When the level of estrogens is elevated, and there is an urgent need to reduce their content in the blood, it is necessary to avoid all that contributes to their active production: alcohol and coffee. It is necessary to do sports and try to lose weight, as with a decrease in the fat layer, the level of estrogen will decrease.
After the completed course of treatment, tests for the level of the hormone in the blood are resumed. If the content of hormones in the blood of a woman does not increase, then further treatment continues with the appointment of her more powerful hormonal tablets.
Traditional medicine recipes
In addition to hormonal tablets, there are ways recommended by folk medicine. They are based on the use of various medicinal herbs. Three recipes help best:
Recipe with Aloe vera juice of a perennial. The fleshy parts of the leaf of this plant are kept in the refrigerator for three days. After that, juice is squeezed out of them. Drink squeezed juice should be one teaspoon three times daily before meals.
With the use of plantain. One teaspoon of seeds of this plant is poured a glass of hot water. Bring to a boil, then another 10 minutes kept under a lid on low heat. Remove from heat, allow to cool, then filter. Drink one third of the glass during the day before eating. Seeds of plantain can be brewed in a thermos, leaving to insist on night.
With nettles. Dried leaves of this herb in the amount of 2 tablespoons, pour a glass of boiling water and leave to infuse in a thermos for the whole night. Filter and drink three times a day for one tablespoon. Contraindicated to those who suffer from varicose veins, as the nettle increases blood coagulability.
What you need to know when treating herbs?
- Herbal treatment also has its contraindications.
- Take herbs long enough, usually not less than a month.
- It is necessary to periodically do the tests during treatment.
- In the period of monthly herbs are not taken.
- The course of treatment is no more than three cycles.
- Alcohol tinctures are made only on medical alcohol, which is diluted up to 40 percent with water.
- Boils boil only on a water bath.
What else can I do to increase my hormone?
- For a start, it's worth to quit bad habits. Smoking and alcohol adversely affect the woman's endocrine system , which is an overwhelming factor for the production of estrogens.
- Try to drink natural coffee more often, but not soluble. Women who use boiled coffee at least twice a day have a higher indicator of the presence of the blood hormone. But this method also has negative sides: the risk of gynecological diseases and cardiovascular system increases. Pregnant women have a lot of caffeine harmful for fetal development, as it increases the risk of miscarriage.
- But the most attention should be paid to the correct diet of , built taking into account the necessary for the body products that affect the normalization of the body. You can make a diet with the help of a dietician.
- As an active additive in food can be introduced flax seeds, they are sold in any pharmacy, completely safe and are an effective tool.
