Estrogen might be mainly known as the “female hormone” but it’s actually found in both men and women, although the latter do make more of it. It is, however, the hormone that is responsible for female characteristics particularly breast development, which is why many breast enlargement products including tablets and serums will contain some form of estrogen.

There are different types of estrogen. Estrone is the weaker form but can be converted to other forms. Estradiol is the most prevalent form in women who are in their reproductive years, and is usually what is used in hormone therapy. The last type is estriol which helps the body get ready for birth.

Estrogen is not just a reproductive hormone though. It contributes to bone health, cognitive health, and cardiovascular health.

In Thailand, phytoestrogens such as those in the roots of P. Mirifica have been used in traditional medicine for over a century primarily to promote rejuvenation.

There’s a good reason why the P. Mirifica plant works for such a purpose. The root has antioxidative potential, allowing your body to fight damage from free-radicals and the stresses of daily living. More importantly, at least for the purpose of breast enlargement, it contains a lot of phytoestrogens, which we already established to be responsible for womanly features.

The science behind the use of estrogen for hormone therapy is well-established. Introducing more estradiol to the body has shown to be effective in increasing breast size. This is why hormone therapy is widely prescribed to those whose are transitioning from male to female and are looking to develop female characteristics, which include breasts.

As for the case of P. Mirifica in particular, a study showed that it may be able to increase cell proliferation in mammary glands.

Preliminary studies indicate that this can be due to how IGF-1 and estradiol communicate, which triggers the whole process. IGF-1, like other growth factors, are the substances that stimulate growth andhealing on a cellular level, which is what you need if you want more tissues on your breast.

Estrogen from plant sources also provides health benefits other than breast augmentation.

Estrogen decreases as a woman ages, and this comes with plenty of uncomfortable symptoms including vaginal dryness. Phytoestrogen sources such as Pueraria Mirifica have been shown to reduce dryness in the area and could even improve signs of atrophy.

Estrogen deficiency is also related to loss of bone density, which aging women also deal with. A study suggests that it may mitigate bone loss related to the condition.

So while these pills do work, there is a glaring problem. There is no standardization in place partly due to poor study designs which made it difficult to determine the ideal dosage for active ingredients.

More studies are needed in order to determine the optimal dose for the desired effect while avoiding unpleasant side effects. This is especially the case with pills that make use of plant-based estrogen, such as in the case of Pueraria Mirifica.

In addition, when you ingest this product, you could be introducing toxins to your body, and the ramifications could be serious. After all, there could be contamination especially if the facilities do not meet the standards of certifying bodies. It is too risky to be ingesting something that you do not know much about.

Furthermore, there is always the possibility of a disruption in your hormonal balance. Remember that phytoestrogens can disrupt your endocrine system, which regulates many bodily functions.

The endocrine system refers to the glands in the body with no ducts or such structures. These include the testes, the ovaries, the thyroid gland, the pancreas, the pituitary glands, and the adrenal glands. Many of the complex functions of the human body are controlled by this system. The glands do this through the secretion of hormones that stabilize the body.

Any disruption, such as the introduction of too many phytoestrogens, can cause dramatic changes in reproduction and development functions. Having too much estradiol, for example, could result to loss of sex drive, depression, acne, or osteoporosis.