If a biological female who is already feminine takes a LOT of estrogen regularly will this be dangerous and why?
26-30, M
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GwydionFrost · 56-60, M
Symptoms of high estrogen include:
*bloating
*swelling and tenderness in the breasts
*decreased sex drive
*irregular menstrual periods
*headaches
*mood swings
*fibrocystic developments in the breast
*weight gain
*hair loss
*cold hands or feet
*feeling tired or lacking energy
*difficulty with memory
*trouble sleeping
*increased symptoms of premenstrual syndrome or PMS
Secondary sexual characteristics also begin to grow when estrogen levels rise, such as pubic and armpit hair.
High levels of estrogen can put her at a higher risk for other conditions. For example, elevated estrogen levels are a risk factor for breast cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, high levels of estrogen over a long period of time can also cause endometrial cancer.
*bloating
*swelling and tenderness in the breasts
*decreased sex drive
*irregular menstrual periods
*headaches
*mood swings
*fibrocystic developments in the breast
*weight gain
*hair loss
*cold hands or feet
*feeling tired or lacking energy
*difficulty with memory
*trouble sleeping
*increased symptoms of premenstrual syndrome or PMS
Secondary sexual characteristics also begin to grow when estrogen levels rise, such as pubic and armpit hair.
High levels of estrogen can put her at a higher risk for other conditions. For example, elevated estrogen levels are a risk factor for breast cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, high levels of estrogen over a long period of time can also cause endometrial cancer.
Memorials · 26-30, F
I was diagnosed with this - luckily not experiencing all the symptoms, but a lot of them up to some degree. Weirdly enough, this also means a decreased chance to get children for me.
GwydionFrost · 56-60, M
Yep. The body produces more estrogen when pregnant, which is why birth control pills also contain the stuff...! So, like the pill, if your body already thinks it's pregnant, it won't do its normal cycle...!
Memorials · 26-30, F
@GwydionFrost: I see. That makes sense indeed. Luckily they found it out early - I was experiencing really painful, heavy, irregular periods at 14 which forced me to stay in my bed pretty much 24/7. Had to wait ages for it to pass to the point where I suffered from anemia as the doctor I was seeing told me to not take birth control pills, but rather just supplements for my blood-loss and wait for it to pass naturally. My parents were sickly worried and I eventually had it after 6 weeks and decided to look for help elsewhere. The lady I went to was shocked that he had not put me on birth-control, and it's better ever since fortunately.