What Should Women Eat to Increase Estrogen?
Disease description:
I’ve had faint facial hair since childhood, which makes me feel self-conscious as a woman. My friend suggested it might be due to low estrogen levels. Could you please advise what foods or dietary measures I can take to effectively boost estrogen naturally?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Zhang Nan
Hello,
The following foods can help supplement estrogen in daily life:
- Fresh soy milk contains abundant soy isoflavones, which are natural, plant-derived estrogens—safe and effective.
- Snow frog (Chinese toad oil) and royal jelly contain animal-derived estrogens.
- Onions, black beans, and peanuts contain plant-derived estrogens.
If clinical testing confirms low estrogen levels, consuming the above foods may be beneficial. However, individuals with uterine fibroids should avoid these foods, as uterine fibroids are estrogen-dependent tumors; intake of estrogen-containing foods may accelerate their growth.
We hope this information is helpful. Wishing you good health!
