A 40-year-old member asked:
does estroven have estrogen in it?
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Dr. William Banks Hinshawanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 43 years experience
No: Estroven contains soy plant phytoestrogens which are weak (very weak) activators of the estrogen receptor. The word "estrogen" commonly refers to 17-beta-estradiol, the most potent of the estrogen receptor stimulators found in the natural human circulation.
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Dr. Troy DeLonganswered
Pharmacology 30 years experience
No: Estroven does not contain human estrogen. It does contain some isoflavones, which is a plant based estrogen. Although plant Estrogens may be helpful in treating some mild menopausal symptoms, that are chemically different.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Does alfalfa have estrogen?
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Dr. William Banks Hinshawanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 43 years experience
No, but...: ...Alfalfa contains isoflavones which have a low and variable degree of estrogen like activity in animal models. One would have to consume a lot of alfalfa to have much of an effect, and there are side effects associated with this supplement which would need to be seriously considered first.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Is progesterone an estrogen?
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Dr. William Banks Hinshawanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 43 years experience
No: Progesterone is another ovarian hormone quite distinct from estrogen. One major effect of Progesterone is stabilization of an early pregnancy.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
What is estrogen deficiency?
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Dr. William Banks Hinshawanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 43 years experience
Low serum estrogen: This level can differ greatly depending on how old you may be.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How much estrogen can you ingest from foods before observing a noticeable change in physiology?
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Dr. Troy DeLonganswered
Pharmacology 30 years experience
Varies GREATLY: Plant produced estrogens, also know as phytoestrogens, can vary greatly depending on the type of plant. Flax seed, soy, sesame seed are some foods at the top of the list. Some studies appear to show health benefits from increased consumption of these foods. The amount an individual can safely ingest varies greatly. Liver fuction is one of several determining factors.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me if there are plant based estrogen? Estroven
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Estrogen: Yes it is in plants but it is much more reliable when developed and made in a professional laboratory.
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