Question 1

does ensure powder have estrogen and does it cause gynecomastia?
it seems to be the case: http://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/s
around 3rd page).

Accepted Answer

No and no: Ensure products have no estrogen, but do contain soy, which has been thought to have estrogen-like effects in men. But, per livestrong.Com, "no research has shown that soy isoflavones can produce effects similar to pathologically high estrogen in men. A 2011 analysis of clinical data in the journal "fertility & sterility" found no effects of soy products or isoflavones on male sex hormones in men.

Question 2

can eating foods with vinegar cause large fibroids to grow larger ?also , are eggs estrogen respetors or or can they cause your estrogen to go up?thx

Accepted Answer

Haven't heard of it: Eating foods containing vinegar does not cause one's fibroids to enlarge. Eating eggs does not cause one's body to increase its estrogen production.

Question 3

what causes estrogen to surge?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen: Estrogen levels go up and down during a monthly cycle.
Go to Yahoo or something similar and look for images related to estrogen.

Question 4

what foods have estrogen in it?

Accepted Answer

Phytoestrogen: Foods rich in phytoestrogen, a natural estrogen, include soy products (tofu, soy milk, etc), whole grains and legumes, lignin-rich foods like flaxseeds, millet and barley.

Other foods have estrogenic effects, meaning that the body can "mistake" them for estrogen: fennel seed and cinnamon are examples. Women undergoing menopause may develop symptoms due to low estrogen, and these foods may help.

Question 5

what foods at home mimic the effects of estrogen?

Accepted Answer

Phytoestrogens: Foods that mimic estrogen are called phytoestrogens.

Good listing and good article would be-
http://www.Livestrong.Com/estrogen-rich-foods/

another good listing for interested patients-
http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/phytoestrogens.

Question 6

what would cause a young women to have low estrogen?

Accepted Answer

Premature ovarian: Failure, or a problem in the hypothalamus or pituitary that leads to decreased estrogen stimulation. In some cases, extreme exercise, particularly with weight loss such as seen in an eating disorder, can also cause this. Ingestion of anabolics can do this as well. Less commonly, a prolactin secreting pituitary tumor can do the same thing. Check w/your physician.

Question 7

does high estrogen levels cause me to dislike people?

Accepted Answer

Not estrogens: All women have estrogen and it is unlikely your levels are higher than that of other women.  Although changes in estrogen levels (eg menopause) can certainly affect mood, estrogen levels should not make you dislike people.

Question 8

what are the causes of low estrogen levels in women under 20?

Accepted Answer

Many : Not ovulating, premature ovarian failure, turners syndrome and many other conditions.  If you know someone with symptoms of low estrogen levels then have them seek medical attention asap.

Question 9

what causes very low estrogen levels in women aged 20-30 years old?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Simply not having periods may lower estrogen. That may be from premature ovarian failure, or  hormone treated endometriosis (gnrh);  found in association with scoliosis and diabetes. Low estrogen times of the cycle seem to be associated with greater incidence of post traumatic stress,  thinking backwards, there may be neuro-hormonal signals that suppress estrogen levels. Ob/gyn eval or endocrine.

Question 10

what foods should my wife avoid if she wants her estrogen to increase?

Accepted Answer

Eat more not less: If she is underweight, she can increase the conversion of adrenal hormones into Estrogens by gaining weight. The conversion takes place in fat. Otherwise, not much helps. Some people think that eating soy and soy products helps because soy contains compounds similar to estrogen. If she is having estrogen deficiency, bioidentical hormones can help a lot.

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