When estrogen levels are too high, they can disrupt the body’s hormone balance and cause health concerns that affect males and females in different ways. A Note on Gender and Sex Terminology ...

High estrogen is typically defined as “levels exceeding the normal range” for a specific age and menstrual phase, often accompanied by other symptoms (more on this soon), she says.

Premature menopause has been described as a life-changing diagnosis with profound physical, psychological, and social ...

Some of Dr. Daniel’s research on the hippocampus—a brain region key for learning and memory—has indicated that high estrogen levels are linked with increased connectivity throughout the brain.

When estrogen levels drop during menopause, these receptors don’t work as well, allowing more LDL (bad cholesterol) to remain in the bloodstream, explains Dr. Klodas.

Pregnancy, PCOS, and medication can cause high estrogen, among other factors. Doctors break down how to test your levels and what to do if yours are elevated.