Hyperestrogenemia

Hyperestrogenemia (hyperestrogenism) may be associated with endometriosis, alcohol or high-fat meals, and supplements that alter hormone levels.

• Kyle Gillett and endometriosis: Gillett identifies endometriosis as a common complaint associated with hyperestrogenism. He says Tongkat Ali may be relevant because it weakly reduces aromatase, the enzyme that converts androgens to estrogens. 1
• Alcohol and high-fat meals: Alcohol and high-fat meals can increase aromatase; Gillett advises care with high-fat eating when someone has hyperestrogenism. 2
• Fadogia agrestis and monitoring: Fadogia may increase luteinizing hormone, which can raise testosterone or estrogen. Blood work is important when considering supplements that alter sex hormones, both to check effects and for safety. 3