What to do if estrogen is low

Ovulation induction means promoting the release of eggs through certain methods so that women can successfully conceive. Generally speaking, when doing in vitro fertilization, ovulation induction is required. However, many women experience low estrogen levels during ovulation induction. As we all know, estrogen is also a hormone that affects conception. If the estrogen level is low, the chances of successful conception are naturally low. So, what should you do if your estrogen level is low during ovulation induction?

1. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment of Low Estrogen:

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that low estrogen levels in women are caused by kidney deficiency, liver qi stagnation, and imbalance of qi and blood, which make the female body unable to maintain normal physiological functions, resulting in low estrogen levels.

According to modern pharmacological research, Chinese herbal medicines with high estrogen content include: Pueraria lobata, Angelica sinensis, Ligustrum lucidum, Eucommia ulmoides, Ginkgo biloba, Ginkgo biloba leaves, Polygonum cuspidatum, Humulus lupulus, Selaginella, pine needles, Gastrodia elata, Cynomorium fortunei, Astragalus membranaceus, Scutellaria baicalensis, Panax notoginseng, Bupleurum chinense, Ophiopogon japonicus, Agrimoniae, Aloe vera, Apocynum venetum, Lysimachia chinensis, Houttuynia cordata, Tangerine peel, Morus alba, Licorice, Rhododendron australis, Sophora japonica, Aster tataricus, Psoralea corylifolia, Equisetum equisetum, Leonurus japonicus, etc.

Although the estrogen-like substances contained in these herbs cannot be ignored, the medicinal properties contained in these herbs have their own characteristics. Therefore, if you really need to supplement estrogen, you should choose the Chinese medicine that suits you according to your condition under the diagnosis and treatment of a Chinese medicine practitioner. This is an effective and safe treatment method.

2. Western medicine treatment of low estrogen:

The Western medicine method of treating low estrogen is to use estrogen drugs, which is medically known as "estrogen replacement therapy". It uses exogenous estrogen (artificial estrogen) to regulate endocrine disorders caused by insufficient or excessive hormones in the body.

Estrogen therapy, this method can indeed quickly and effectively supplement estrogen. For decades, estrogen replacement therapy has been the savior of many menopausal women, and has even been described by many doctors and scientists as a panacea that can keep women young forever. However, recent scientific experiments have found that estrogen replacement therapy does more harm than good. Long-term use of estrogen greatly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, breast cancer and other diseases. Estrogen has strict indications and contraindications. It is not advisable to use it for anti-aging and youth preservation. Incorrect estrogen supplementation can increase the risk of endometrial cancer and breast cancer by 8 to 10 times.

3. What to eat for low estrogen

The first one: pumpkin. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin E, which acts on the pituitary gland and ovaries and controls the secretion of estrogen. At the same time, vitamin E can effectively remove active oxygen from the human body, help maintain skin health and prevent lifestyle diseases such as high blood pressure.

The second type: eggs. The cholesterol contained in eggs is the raw material for the human body to produce estrogen. It is best for women to eat one egg a day. Eggs themselves are very nutritious and are known as "complete nutrition foods."

The third type: soy food. Soy foods such as tofu and soy milk are rich in soy isoflavones, which have properties similar to estrogen. Soy foods are also rich in vitamin B6, which can regulate estrogen metabolism and balance. It is recommended that women drink a glass of soy milk for breakfast or eat a dish containing tofu for lunch every day.

The fourth type: cabbage. Now is the season for cabbage, which contains boron, a mineral that promotes the secretion of estrogen. Cabbage is also rich in dietary fiber, which can moisturize the intestines, promote detoxification, and is beneficial to skin health.

Fifth: nuts. Nuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can improve anxiety symptoms and relieve physical and mental stress. The pituitary gland, which controls hormone secretion in the human body, is very sensitive to stress, so eating nuts in moderation can also help balance estrogen secretion.