Hypoestrogenism is most commonly found in women who are postmenopausal, have premature ovarian failure, or are suffering from amenorrhea; however, it is also associated with hyperprolactinemia and the use of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues in treatment of endometriosis.
Oatmeal contains soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the bad cholesterol. Soluble fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans, apples, pears, barley and prunes.
Cholesterol in Meats and Dairy. To keep your blood cholesterol level low, choose only the leanest meats, poultry, fish and shellfish. 1  Choose chicken and turkey without skin or remove skin before eating. 2  Some fish, like cod, have less saturated fat than either chicken or meat. Most fish is lower in saturated fat and cholesterol than meat or poultry. 2  Shellfish varies in cholesterol content. 3  Shellfish have little saturated fat and total fat. 4  Even shrimp can be enjoyed occasionally on a Heart Healthy Diet provided you eat less than 300 milligrams of cholesterol a day.