how do i know if i'm taking too much estrogen?
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Symptoms of high estrogen in women swelling and tenderness in your breasts. fibrocystic lumps in your breasts. decreased sex drive. irregular menstrual periods.
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Causes of high estrogen Males and females can develop hormonal imbalances. The body may only produce high levels of estrogen, or it may produce high levels of estrogen and low levels of another hormone, such as testosterone or progesterone. Estrogen levels can also rise in response to medications.
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Low estrogen levels can impact many aspects of a woman's overall health and wellbeing, including her physical, emotional, and sexual health. They may also increase a woman's risk of serious conditions, including heart disease, osteoporosis (softening of bone tissue), and obesity.
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['Abdominal enlargement with increased firmness.', 'Bloating and gas.', 'Darker and larger areolas.', 'Dizziness.', 'Excessive salivation.', 'Increased urination.', 'Increasing fatigue.', 'Mood swings.']
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Conditions related to high estrogen High levels of estrogen may put you at higher risk of blood clots and stroke. Estrogen dominance may also increase your chances of thyroid dysfunction. This can cause symptoms such as fatigue and weight changes.
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Depression, anxiety, mood swings – with age, many women attribute a shift in estrogen for their mood symptoms. Actually, after age 30 most of us experience a drop in progesterone and, since it's partly responsible for stabilizing mood, one of the first signs of this lowered level is a shift in mood.
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Estrogen acts everywhere in the body, including the parts of the brain that control emotion. Some of estrogen's effects include: Increasing serotonin, and the number of serotonin receptors in the brain. Modifying the production and the effects of endorphins, the "feel-good" chemicals in the brain.
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When your body creates too much thyroid hormone (your doctor will call this hyperthyroidism) it can really turn up the heat. It might even bring on early menopause (before you turn 40 or in your early 40s). There are medications to treat this problem. Once you get it under control, your hot flashes will ease up.
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['drowsiness, dizziness;', 'breast pain;', 'mood changes;', 'headache;', 'constipation, diarrhea, heartburn;', 'bloating, swelling in your hands or feet;', 'joint pain;', 'hot flashes; or.']
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Side effects of oestrogen bloating. breast tenderness or swelling. swelling in other parts of the body. feeling sick.
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['breast swelling;', 'acne, increased facial or body hair growth, male-pattern baldness;', 'increased or decreased interest in sex;', 'headache, anxiety, depressed mood;', 'increased blood pressure;', 'numbness or tingly feeling;', 'abnormal liver function tests;']
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['Weight gain.', 'Blurred vision.', 'Tiredness.', 'Acne.', 'Increased facial hair (women)', 'Headaches.', 'Breast tenderness.', 'Spotting.']
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Progesterone and Estrogen Levels Out of Balance Unfortunately, when progesterone levels get too low, estrogen dominance (a state of having too much estrogen in one's body relative to progesterone) can occur. This can trigger excessive hair shedding and ultimately, hair loss.
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['Hot flashes.', 'Mood swings.', 'Breast discomfort or tenderness.', 'Nausea or vomiting.', 'Bloating.', 'Headaches.']
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["Flashes, flushes, and night sweats are the most common symptoms of low estrogen. At times, blood rushes to your skin's surface. ... ", 'Mood swings are another effect of low estrogen. You may feel sad, anxious, or frustrated. ... ', 'Thinning tissues may cause discomfort. Skin may appear more wrinkled.']
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Common symptoms of low estrogen include: painful sex due to a lack of vaginal lubrication. an increase in urinary tract infections (UTIs) due to a thinning of the urethra. irregular or absent periods.
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Estrogen may aggravate migraines, if you already experience them. Some women also experience mood changes and depression when taking contraceptives. Since the body works to maintain a hormone balance, it's possible that the introduction of hormones creates a disruption, causing changes in mood.