Too Low or Too High Estrogen?

Do you suffer from high or low estrogen? I suffer from too high estrogen, while a relative of mine suffers from too low estrogen. It's been interesting seeing how opposite sides of the spectrum can still greatly impact your hormones and overall health.





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