13 Signs That You May Be Having Excess Estrogen

5Fibrocystic Breasts

Women’s breasts change as a response to the increase or decrease of hormones that are produced in the ovaries. According to Healthline, Fibrocystic Breasts this condition could be due to excess estrogen or low progesterone. Breast tissues could become rope like and lumpy. This also causes tenderness and may be painful.

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6Heavy periods

High estrogen levels can also cause a heavier than usual period blood flow. The main reason for this is that the hormone is responsible for thickening the uterine walls. Thus an excess of it will obviously cause heavier periods.

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7Mood Swings

Hormonal imbalances like too much estrogen can cause irritability and mood swings. The excess of any hormone could impact the brain’s chemistry which is why those experiencing menopause or pregnancy will also experience mood swings.

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8Memory Problems

As thyroid problems like hyperthyroidism are one of the causes of high estrogen, this can result in memory loss as hyperthyroidism can cause memory problems. This is because the body isn’t able to produce the hormones required for energy metabolism. 

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