Some time ago, photos of Big S looking haggard were exposed. Many sisters said they really couldn’t believe that this was the recognized beauty guru born in the 1980s. When
divorced Mr. Wang, he was obviously in good condition. To the naked eye, he was only over 30 years old. But three years after his second marriage to the bald brother, he became like this.
The whole Internet is saying that this sudden cliff aging is most likely caused by the turbulence of the hormone . The speed of this aging is completely different from the exogenous aging before the age of 45, the speed of the decline, and the destructive power.
Hormonal aging is not only induced by menopause. Not only celebrities, many female stars have also experienced hormonal aging.
What is the difference between a 40-year-old and a 20-year-old? Is it aging, mentality, or health?
To put it bluntly, it’s your estrogen level.
Some people look like they have reached menopause at the age of 25, while some people look as young as 35 at the age of 55. This is because of the estrogen in the body.
Estrogen imbalance
The hidden killer of female beauty
Estrogen is a sex hormone secreted by the ovaries. During puberty, the ovaries begin to secrete estrogen and promote the development of the reproductive system and the formation of other female characteristics.
Speaking in human terms, the main function of estrogen is to keep you young and healthy. The skin, uterus, menstruation, ovulation, etc. are all affected by estrogen.
But our estrogen levels are not static. They will change with age. Too high or too low will have an impact on the body.
The peak period of female estrogen secretion is before the age of 25. After that, it will decrease at a rate of 15% every 10 years, and then decrease year by year.
When you are about 30 years old, the secretion of estrogen in the body is only 85% of its peak; when you are 50 years old, about 40% of its functions are lost; when you are 60 years old, it is only a quarter of that of young people.
They say that hormones plummet, a woman’s nightmare.
When estrogen levels plummet, not only your hair, mental state, mood, and skin will enter a precipitous aging phase, you will be irritable and irritable, and your menstruation will be irregular. The performance level of your eggs will also quickly reflect your true age.
In recent years, more and more women have realized this. If you search online, you will find many hot searches and posts that teach you to maintain estrogen levels and avoid premature aging.
However, rumors are prevalent on the Internet. Many sisters will receive a large amount of content that is not true or false. They still know little about estrogen and have accumulated a lot of questions.
In order to help everyone understand their own bodies better, Yang has summarized common questions to help you answer your questions.
Doubt 1:
Will the reduction of estrogen really make people age?
From the most intuitive perspective of facial skin, changes in estrogen levels are closely related to skin aging.
When estrogen is too low, , collagen, , and elastin production will lack a major boost. The ability of hyaluronic acid and mucopolysaccharides in the skin to combine with water, and the ability of sebum to retain water will fluctuate.
At this time, the skin will gradually lose elasticity and moisture, and dryness and wrinkles will more easily creep up on your face.
Accelerated aging period caused by postpartum hormones
So we will find that when the secretion of estrogen reaches its peak at the age of 20-25, the skin condition is also at its peak. The skin is plumper, whiter, more delicate, and the female lines are obvious.
After the age of 30, estrogen levels begin to decline, resulting in sagging, dryness, and wrinkles.
In addition to skin aging, reduced estrogen will also affect bone density, leading to osteoporosis, brittle bones, increased risk of fractures , coupled with irregular menstruation, hot flashes and sweating, insomnia and irritability... the whole body Total chaos.
It can be seen that reduced estrogen will indeed make people become more and more haggard and cause premature aging.
Doubt 2:
Having male friends can help stabilize estrogen balance?
often hear sisters discuss: Men are used to regulate hormones. I have oily skin, prone to acne, and irregular menstruation. Finding a boyfriend will solve the problem.
It is said on the Internet that all kinds of physical problems encountered by girls can be solved by sex, because it can help stabilize estrogen. Is
really so magical? Is love the secret to skin care?
Don't worry, listen to what the sheep say:
In the final analysis, it is the function of emotional regulation.
Estrogen in our body is secreted by the ovaries. Genetics, sleep, diet, mental state, etc. will all affect ovarian function.
Whether you have sex or not will not directly affect the ovaries.
However, a harmonious relationship and sexual life will promote the release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, endorphins and oxytocin in the brain, which can help improve happiness and reduce stress, thereby promoting the normal operation of the ovaries.
Sex life and sexual stimulation may also cause short-term fluctuations in hormone levels, but they cannot help stabilize estrogen levels or delay aging.
One more thing, sisters who want to regulate estrogen in this way must keep their eyes open. The so-called boyfriend must be in a good and loving relationship to achieve this effect, otherwise it may be counterproductive.
If you don’t want to fall in love, we can also just watch handsome guys, chase stars, and watch videos of handsome guys, and the risk is relatively small.
A Korean program previously confirmed this, asking sisters to look at photos of their favorite idols and test their brain waves.
The results found that when they looked at ordinary men, their brains basically did not fluctuate, and they felt particularly happy when they looked at handsome guys or the objects of their hearts.
Doubt 3:
Does estrogen level affect women’s brain health?
Usually everyone knows about the effects of estrogen on skin, menstruation, mood, etc., leading many people to ignore its effects on the brain system.
In fact, estrogen has an impact on the brain’s neuron protection, nerve conduction, and cognitive functions. And estrogen levels play an important role in women's cognitive function and neuroprotection.
Generally speaking, as age increases, estrogen levels in women decrease, which may lead to a decline in some cognitive functions, an increase in mood swings, and other problems.
And research also shows that estrogen deficiency may also be associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases in postmenopausal women.
Therefore, maintaining appropriate estrogen levels is critical to female brain health.
Doubt 4:
Estrogen levels are low, is supplementing phytoestrogens really useful?
is useful, but its effect is slightly smaller.
In principle, phytoestrogens can exert estrogenic activity in the body and mainly play a two-way regulatory role.
When the estrogen level in the body is low, it helps to adjust it to a higher level. When the estrogen level in the body is high, it helps to adjust it to a lower level.
However, phytoestrogens are relatively weak in activity, so they do not have much effect.
Estrogen is a double-edged sword
More is not better
has talked a lot about the effects of declining estrogen, leading many people to misunderstand: The higher the estrogen, the better?
Of course not, estrogen levels pursue a two-way balance.
Excessive estrogen will stimulate excessive endometrial proliferation and may increase the risk of breast cancer , ovarian cancer , insulin resistance, and polycystic ovary syndrome.
In life, obesity , stress, excessive drinking, and low fiber intake will all stimulate estrogen levels to increase.
So, what actions can you do in daily life to maintain estrogen balance?
First of all, maintaining a healthy weight is key.
Fat cells can secrete estrogen, which is why obesity can lead to excessive estrogen levels. Of course, never try to lose weight drastically through excessive dieting or exercise. Just maintain a healthy and clean diet and exercise moderately.
In addition, there is indeed research that internal estrogen supplementation can increase skin thickness and improve skin elasticity and luster.
Data source: International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology "Research Progress on Estrogen and Skin Aging"
However, estrogen cannot be supplemented by anyone. For sisters who do not know whether their estrogen levels are normal, it is recommended to go to the hospital to check hormone levels. Please listen to professional doctors for interpretation.
Secondly, you must learn to decompress yourself and maintain adequate sleep, which is also conducive to the normal operation of hormones.
Of course, sisters, there is no need to be anxious. Periodic fluctuations are normal, so relax and don’t scare yourself.
