Question 1

does flax increase estrogen?

Accepted Answer

Not enough: To make any difference. In fact, taking it doesn't really make any difference except to spend money.

Question 2

are there negative side effects from the plant estrogen in flax seed?

Accepted Answer

Generally no.: Flax seed is a good source of dietary fiber and it also contains some omega 3 fatty acids.  Flax seed also contains some phytoestrogens, but generally not considered to be negative.  Phytoestrogens appear to contain some positive health benefits when taken in moderation.  A better source of omega 3 fatty acids would be fish oil.

Question 3

does flax seed inhibit aromatase (estrogen) or does it increase testosterone?

Accepted Answer

No.: Flaxseed is sometimes tried for cancer because it is broken down by the body into chemicals called “lignans.” lignans are similar to the female hormone estrogen - so similar, in fact, that they compete with estrogen for a part in certain chemical reactions. As a result, natural Estrogens seem to become less powerful in the body. Aromatase is not estrogen.

Question 4

what is flax seed and is it considered photo estrogen or anti-estrogen? also what is meant by testosterone ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly both: Flaxseed is the seed of the flax plant. It is usually considered a phytoestrogen, a plant substance with properties similar to estrogen, but in young women with high estrogen, some phytoestrogens (soy, for example) may act as a anti-estrogen. Testosterone is the primary hormone of men (like estrogen is the primary hormone of women).  Women, however, do make small amounts of it too in their ovaries.

Question 5

so i might be taking the wrong one she told me over the phone n i bought estroven so u think i need estrogen to help the side affects of the birthcont?

Accepted Answer

Yes: estrogen will help breakthrough bleeding from birth control pills.  Estroven will not.

Question 6

what is estrogen?

Accepted Answer

Female hormone: Female hormone produced by the ovary.

Question 7

do males have estrogen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Men make estrogen as well as testosterone.  But they make much more testosterone than estrogen, so the testosterone effects win out.

Question 8

are estrogen pills safe?

Accepted Answer

Depending: Depends on the type of estrogen. Most synthetic oc's are ok to use for short periods of time to plan or space pregnancy but then i suggest getting off of them long term. We are exposed to so many estrogen like chemicals and other hormones in our polluted environment that minimizing synthetic hormone exposure is best way to avoid increase in cancer risk in later life.

Question 9

do estrogen pills expire?

Accepted Answer

Yes: All prescription medications come with an expiration date.

Question 10

does budlight have estrogen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Beer has estrogen if it contains hops, as most beers do.  Hops are very estrogenic, and young girls picking hops have been reported to have early puberty.  It is not surprising then that male breast enlargement and impotence are also associated with heavy beer consumption.  A little research reveals to me that budlight does indeed contain hops, so the answer is an unequivocal yes.

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