Blood will be collected directly from the vein of the arm for testing. The test itself takes some time and there’s a good chance you will be asked to come back to get your results.

This involves the introduction of estrogen in the body through pellets, oral products, vaginally, or even topically. Dosage given varies depending on each person. Typically, hormone replacement is prescribed for women who are in their pre-menopause stage or are going through post-menopause.

Note though that HRT is not for everyone as there can be side effects to this treatment. For example, women who have high blood pressure or experienced a stroke or heart attack are at risk with this medication.

Another treatment method is through Estrogen Therapy where high doses of estrogen can be taken orally, via injection, or through the vagina. It is different from Hormone Replacement Therapy and is usually a good choice for long-term treatment.

Women who have had a hysterectomy or menopausal are often given this treatment as opposed to Hormone Replacement Therapy.

As mentioned, one of the causes of low estrogen would be malnutrition triggered by a poor diet or excessive exercise or even both. For younger women, the best way to reverse low estrogen is to simply get back to a healthier lifestyle.

Eat correctly, workout in healthy portions, and bounce back to a healthier BMI. This will provide the body with enough fuel to get the organs started again with hormone production.

Even if you’re eating the right amount of calories per day – there’s a chance that your food is vitamin-deficient. This can happen if you limit yourself to a specific food group.

For example, eating take-out everyday means you’ll hit your calorie requirement per day but this won’t have enough vitamins and minerals to fuel your body. Supplements for B Vitamins and Vitamin D should help with this problem.

It also helps to eat the right kind of food for low estrogen. Here are some of the food items today that can perk up your estrogen levels:

• Soybeans. Food products hailing from soybeans include miso and tofu – both good sources of phytoestrogens. This has the same properties as estrogen and therefore fools the body into thinking there’s enough supply of the hormone. Don’t worry though – this won’t have any negative impact on you and binds with estrogen receptors just like the actual hormones.
• Sesame Seeds. Another rich source of phytoestrogens, a study conducted using sesame seeds has shown that it produces the same effect as estrogen to the body. Even better, it actually reduces the risk of breast cancer and manages to improve bone health markers.
• Flax Seeds. The same with the other food items in this group, flax seed contains products that mimic the estrogen produced by the body. A diet that’s rick in flax seed can also help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.

Of course, you can also try using certain herbal supplements to help boost your estrogen levels. This can be anything from Chaste berry, Red Clover, Evening Primrose Oil, and Dong Quai. If you’re going to use any of these supplements however- make sure to inform your doctor beforehand. While these supplements are harmless by themselves, they can be harmful if you are taking certain medications or have pre-existing health problems.