{"id":4859,"date":"2025-12-17T22:38:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T20:38:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=4859"},"modified":"2025-12-17T22:38:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T20:38:40","slug":"10-signs-youre-getting-much-estrogen-5-foods-help-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=4859","title":{"rendered":"10 Signs You\u2019re Getting Too Much Estrogen &amp; 5 Foods To Help Balance It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When your hormones are perfectly balanced, your body works just as it should. But when your hormone levels are off, things can go a little haywire. Estrogen, known as the female hormone, helps regulate a woman\u2019s menstrual cycle and plays a role in the entire reproductive system. When your estrogen levels are too high, you can start experiencing <span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-126\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-111\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>symptoms of estrogen dominance. Too much estrogen can be caused by medication, weight loss, high blood pressure, diabetes, pregnancy\u2026 the list goes on. Being able to recognize the signs and symptoms of estrogen dominance can help you get your hormones back on track.<\/p>\n<h3>10 Signs You\u2019re Getting Too Much Estrogen<\/h3>\n<h3><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-114\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>1. Your Breasts Are Swollen Or Tender<\/h3>\n<p>If you notice that your breasts are swollen or sore, it could be <span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-127\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-112\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>a sign of high estrogen levels. Your breasts are very sensitive to hormone changes.<\/p>\n<h3>2. You\u2019re Gaining Weight<\/h3>\n<p>Weight gain is a common symptom of estrogen dominance. Too much estrogen can also cause bloating and make it more difficult to lose extra weight. In order to you to lose weight and maintain weight loss, your estrogen levels need to be balanced.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4860\" src=\"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/weight-gain-e1467297444491.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/weight-gain-e1467297444491.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/weight-gain-e1467297444491-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/weight-gain-e1467297444491-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/weight-gain-e1467297444491-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3. Your Period Is Irregular<\/h3>\n<p>Your period can become irregular for many reasons, including <span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-141\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-115\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>high estrogen levels. If your hormone levels are off, your cycle can get a little out-of-whack.<\/p>\n<h3>4. You Have Mood Swings<\/h3>\n<p>Too much estrogen can have an effect on your emotional state. Estrogen dominance can cause anxiety, panic attacks and even depression.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4861\" src=\"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/woman-crying-tissue-1000x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/woman-crying-tissue-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/woman-crying-tissue-1000x600-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/woman-crying-tissue-1000x600-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/woman-crying-tissue-1000x600-500x300.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>5. Your Period Is Heavier Than Usual<\/h3>\n<p>High estrogen levels can also cause your period to be heavier than normal. An unusually heavy flow might be a sign that your hormone levels are unbalanced.<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-118\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-130\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>6. You Get Frequent Headaches<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re getting more headaches or migraines that usual, it might be time to check your hormone levels. Estrogen dominance can be a key factor in frequent headaches.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4862\" src=\"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/intense-headache2-e1463497714672.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/intense-headache2-e1463497714672.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/intense-headache2-e1463497714672-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/intense-headache2-e1463497714672-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/intense-headache2-e1463497714672-450x300.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>7. Your Sex Drive Is Lower Than Usual<\/h3>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-120\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>Estrogen levels that are too high or too low can have an effect on your sex drive. Many people with high levels of estrogen experience a lower-than-usual sex drive.<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-107\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-119\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-129\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>8. Your Hair Is Falling Out<\/h3>\n<p>High estrogen levels can cause your hair to thin. You might also end up shedding more hair than usual. Over tine, this can lead to hair loss.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4863\" src=\"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/hair-loss-e1467121996916.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/hair-loss-e1467121996916.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/hair-loss-e1467121996916-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/hair-loss-e1467121996916-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/hair-loss-e1467121996916-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>9. Your Hands And Feet Are Always Cold<\/h3>\n<p>Poor circulation is often a symptom of estrogen dominance. If your hands and feet always seem to be cold, it may be because your hormone levels are off.<\/p>\n<h3>10. You\u2019re Having Trouble Sleeping<\/h3>\n<p>When your hormone levels are off balance, your body knows it. Insomnia and trouble sleeping is a common symptom of estrogen dominance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4864\" src=\"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/insomnia-e1461082128712.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/insomnia-e1461082128712.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/insomnia-e1461082128712-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/insomnia-e1461082128712-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/insomnia-e1461082128712-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>5 Foods To Help Balance Your Estrogen Levels<\/h3>\n<h3>1. Cruciferous Vegetables<\/h3>\n<p>Cruciferous vegetables are rich in a nutrient known as indole-3-carbinol or I3C. I3C converts into diindolymethane in the body, which helps rid the liver of excess estrogen. Add cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, bok choy, spinach and other leafy greens to your diet to help get rid of excess estrogen in your body.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Rosemary<\/h3>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-147\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>Using rosemary in your cooking can help your body form healthy estrogen. Rosemary is a natural antioxidant. It also enhances mood and memory, aids in thyroid function to improve weight loss, and boosts your metabolism.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4865\" src=\"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/rosemary-561316_1280-e1445816914905.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"759\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/rosemary-561316_1280-e1445816914905.jpg 759w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/rosemary-561316_1280-e1445816914905-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/rosemary-561316_1280-e1445816914905-454x300.jpg 454w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3. Isoflavones<\/h3>\n<p>Isoflavones are antioxidants that help increase good estrogens in the body. Herbs such as Trifolium pratense, Pueraria montana and Pueraria lobata can be used in tea form to provide your body with a healthy dose of isoflavones.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Flaxseed<\/h3>\n<p>Flaxseed contains lignans, which help rid the body of excess estrogen. It also contains phytoestrogens, which help control how much estrogen is able to bind to estrogen receptors. If needed, the phytoestrogens in flaxseed can help decrease or increase estrogen activity.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4866\" src=\"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/flaxseed-e1464960906806.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/flaxseed-e1464960906806.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/flaxseed-e1464960906806-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/flaxseed-e1464960906806-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/flaxseed-e1464960906806-453x300.jpg 453w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>5. Activated Folic Acid<\/h3>\n<p>Folic acid converts estrogen into a healthy form that can decrease the risk of certain cancers. It\u2019s found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalhealingcenter.com\/natural-health\/folic-acid-foods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">same dar<\/a>k<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalhealingcenter.com\/natural-health\/folic-acid-foods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> leafy greens<\/a> that also contain healthy doses of indole-3-carbinol.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When your hormones are perfectly balanced, your body works just as it should. But when your hormone levels are off, things can go a little haywire. Estrogen, known as the female hormone, helps regulate a woman\u2019s menstrual cycle and plays a role in the entire reproductive system. When your estrogen levels are too high, you&#8230; <\/p>\n<div class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=4859\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4867,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,1,2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4859"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4859"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4859\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4868,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4859\/revisions\/4868"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4867"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4859"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4859"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4859"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}