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Saturday, February 6, 2010

Too much estrogen?

I've been doing a lot of reading lately on fertility and I am now starting to believe that a big reason why we are having a hard time conceiving is due to the fact that my estrogen and progesterone levels are not balanced and my body might be producing too much estrogen. I have not been to the doctor yet. I would like to try to correct the issue on my own first, and naturally before seeing a specialist. One of the main contributing factors is due to the fact that I am 30 pounds overweight. My BMI is 32.5 and it needs to be a lot lower! I plan on starting a new exercise routine as well as eating whole grains and vitamin B6 which will help reduce my estrogen levels. I also found some very helpful information from this Web page. I will post the article bellow:

Dietary Recomendations for Estrogen Progesterone Balance
Estrogen/Progesterone Balance
If estrogen and progesterone levels are not balanced, it will be difficult to conceive. If estrogen levels are not elevated in the first part of cycle, ovulation will not occur. If progesterone levels are not elevated in the second part of the cycles, a viable endometrium will not form. Too much estrogen (which could manifest as particularly heavy menstrual flow) can sometimes be regulated by a vigorous program of exercise. Obesity can also cause elevated estrogen levels, so try to make sure that your weight is within the normal range.

The dietary fiber in B6 vitamin rich foods can also reduce estrogen levels. These foods are tofu, kelp, whole grains, walnuts, and wheat germ. Insufficient estrogen can be counteracted by increasing your consumption of para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), which stimulates the pituitary gland into increasing estrogen production. Consuming wheat germ will satisfy your need for this nutrient. Insufficient progesterone levels can be aided by increasing your consumption of foods rich in vitamin B6, tofu, kelp, whole grains, walnuts, and wheat germ. These foods can also reduce Prolactin levels. Progesterone production in the luteal phase can also be affected if prostaglandin impairs the functioning of the corpus luteum. Avoid arachidonic acid, a precursor or prostaglandin found in animal fat.

Finally, yams eaten in the pre-ovulatory phase of the cycle are beneficial for women whose short luteal phase leads to insufficient progesterone production.

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