Fluctuating andlow levels of estrogencan cause an array of symptoms that can affect quality of life.
Both men and women can experience low estrogen levels, although it is much less common in men.
Certain foods, supplements, and herbs can help raise estrogen levels naturally.
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Estrogen levels can also be raised withhormone therapy(HT).
Foods
It is possible to raise or lower your estrogen level through food.
Some foods with phytoestrogen may help increase estrogen levels.
Phytoestrogen levels in pure soybeans are higher than in processed food containing soy.
Many fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and seeds contain lignans.
Foods that contain lignans include:
Stilbene and coumestan are two other categories of phytoestrogens.
Foods with these phytoestrogens include:
Herbs
Certain herbs also contain phytoestrogens.
Estrogen andvitamin Dperform similar physiological functions, mainly supporting bone health.
Studies have suggestedvitamin D supplementationmay help increase estrogen levels in postmenopausal women.
Why Can Men Have Low Estrogen?
Although uncommon, men can have low estrogen due tohypogonadism, which decreases the production of hormones.
How to Increase Estrogen with Medication
Hormone therapy uses prescription drugs to increase estrogen levels.
The two types of HT for estrogen are:
Does Anything Raise Estrogen Quickly?
Estrogen levels cannot always be raised quickly and may take some time to increase, even with HT.
Balanced estrogen can help boost mood, focus, and memory, promoting healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
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