The excess of estrogens in women causes a violation of the function of the organs of the reproductive system, including a malfunction in the menstrual cycle. Normally, a moderate excess of the estrogen hormone is observed in the first phase of the menstrual cycle. This is due to activation of the release of FSH by the pituitary gland, which stimulates the formation of estrogens.
Signs of increased estrogen education
Female sex hormones affect the functions of many organs, as well as metabolism. So, the main symptoms with excess estrogen in women are as follows:
- Neurological symptoms with an excess of estrogens are manifested in the form of weakness, rapid fatigue, insomnia, irritability.
- Also, against a background of elevated estrogen levels, headache, dizziness and depressive disorders can occur.
- Violation of metabolic processes. In this case, the symptoms of an excess of estrogen in women will be weight gain, hair loss, brittle nails, acne.
- Impaired reproductive function. In this case, a sign of excess estrogen becomes pronounced premenstrual syndrome. Menstrual cycle is broken. Monthly become lengthy, plentiful, irregular and, as a consequence, the onset of pregnancy becomes impossible.
- A sign of excess estrogen is soreness and swelling of the mammary glands. Various variants of mastopathy can develop.
- There is a tendency to clotting blood and forming blood clots.
- Often against the background of a prolonged increase in the level of estrogens in the blood, tumors develop - proliferative diseases, such as endometriosis. Also it can be benign and malignant neoplasms in the mammary gland, in the uterus.
- Osteoporosis.
Elimination of symptoms of excess estrogens
As you can see, the changes caused by the increased amount of estrogens are quite serious. Therefore, in order to prevent the development of severe conditions, including oncological pathology, it is important to timely eliminate hormonal imbalance .
To effectively treat excess estrogen in women, it is necessary to eliminate the cause of the increase in the amount of the hormone. Also important is the rejection of bad habits, the regime of physical activity and rational nutrition with a high content of vitamins and antioxidants in the diet.
If the above methods are ineffective in eliminating the symptoms of excess estrogen, women are prescribed medication. Assign anti-estrogen drugs, such as Tamoxifen, or progesterone medications.