💫 What Is Estrogen?
Estrogen is one of the most powerful and influential hormones in the female body. It flows like a current — guiding fertility, mood, skin, energy, and emotional expression.
When estrogen is out of rhythm — whether too high, too low, or fluctuating too quickly — the ripple effects are felt across the whole system.
🔎 The Different Types of Estrogen
Estrogen isn’t just one hormone — it’s a family of hormones:
- Estradiol (E2): The most active form during reproductive years.
- Estrone (E1): Dominant in menopause.
- Estriol (E3): Most abundant during pregnancy.
Estrogen is made in the ovaries, but also in the adrenal glands, fat cells, and the placenta during pregnancy.
🌸 What Estrogen Does in the Body
Estrogen plays a role in over 400 functions — it’s a builder, nourisher, stabilizer, and growth catalyst. It supports:
- Uterine lining thickening for cycles and fertility
- Breast tissue development
- Skin elasticity and hydration
- Bone density and joint lubrication
- Heart and vascular health
- Brain sharpness, memory, and cognition
- Gut mobility and microbial diversity
- Serotonin production for mood and emotional well-being
Estrogen gives women their curves, their glow, and their capacity to create and regenerate.
⚖️ Estrogen Imbalances
Too Much Estrogen (Estrogen Dominance)
Can result from high estrogen or from low progesterone in relation to estrogen.
- Bloating, tender breasts, heavy periods
- PMS, mood swings, anxiety
- Weight gain (hips and thighs)
- Sleep issues and fatigue
Low Estrogen
Common in perimenopause, postpartum, or under chronic stress.
- Vaginal dryness
- Brain fog, forgetfulness
- Hot flashes, night sweats
- Low libido, depression
- Bone thinning and joint pain
🌿 Estrogen Through the Ayurvedic Lens
In Ayurveda, estrogen connects to Shukra Dhatu — the reproductive tissue and subtle feminine essence.
- Balanced estrogen → Ojas (glow, vitality, resilience)
- Imbalanced estrogen → Too much heat (Pitta) or too much dryness and instability (Vata)
Ayurvedic supports for estrogen balance:
- Nourishing rituals aligned with lunar rhythms
- Cooling herbs like Shatavari (with guidance)
- Practices that calm the nervous system and reduce stress
🌱 How to Support Healthy Estrogen Levels
1. Support Liver & Gut Function
Estrogen is processed in the liver and excreted through the gut.
- Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, mustard greens)
- Flaxseed, fiber, and warm water for elimination
- Reduce alcohol and processed sugar
2. Nourish Hormone Production
- Healthy fats (ghee, avocado, nuts, seeds)
- Warm, cooked meals that are easy to digest
- Spices like cumin, coriander, and fennel to regulate Pitta
3. Manage Stress and Cortisol
Stress diverts resources away from hormone balance.
- Prioritize sleep and rest
- Opt for gentle movement in low-estrogen phases
- Breathwork, oil massage, and time in nature
4. Tune Into Your Cycle
Tracking your cycle helps you notice estrogen’s rhythm:
- Rises: Follicular phase (after your period)
- Peaks: Just before ovulation
- Drops: Sharply if no pregnancy occurs → may trigger PMS, migraines, or low mood
Awareness is the first step to balance.
🌸 Closing Reflection
Estrogen is not just a hormone. It is a current of creativity, intuition, and strength flowing through a woman’s life.
By supporting estrogen gently — through food, rhythm, and rest — you return to your natural flow, one that holds wisdom, resilience, and ease.
👉 Take your AURA assessment today to understand your unique hormone balance and receive a personalized daily flow for vitality.