Estrogen dominance

What is estrogen dominance?

Estrogen dominance occurs when there is an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone in the body, with higher levels of estrogen relative to progesterone. This hormonal imbalance can lead to various symptoms and health issues.

Some key things to know about estrogen dominance:

• Causes

Estrogen dominance often occurs due to:

• Excessive environmental estrogen exposure from things like pesticides, plastics, etc.


• Chronic stress leading to increased estrogen and reduced progesterone


• Poor liver function resulting in improper metabolism of estrogen


• Lifestyle factors like obesity, poor diet, lack of exercise


• Signs and Symptoms

Some common signs and symptoms of estrogen dominance include:

• Irregular periods or spotting


• PMS symptoms like breast tenderness, bloating, mood swings


• Fibrocystic breasts


• Weight gain, especially around the hips and thighs


• Foggy thinking and memory lapses


• Low libido


• Headaches and migraines


• Risks

If left unchecked, estrogen dominance can eventually lead to:

• Infertility


• Fibroids


• Endometriosis


• Certain types of cancers like breast and ovarian

Looking to regain hormonal balance? The experts at Vitality Hormone Clinic specialize in customized plans to help alleviate estrogen dominance through lifestyle change, nutrition, and natural bioidentical hormone therapy when needed.

• Diagnosis and Testing

Getting tested can help determine if estrogen dominance is causing your symptoms. Relevant tests include:

• Saliva hormone testing: Checks estrogen, progesterone and key ratios


• DUTCH Test: Comprehensive sex hormone profile test


• Treatment

Some options on how to treat and manage estrogen dominance naturally:

• Improve liver detoxification


• Reduce external estrogen exposure


• Maintain healthy weight


• Lower stress via yoga, meditation, etc.


• Eat cruciferous veggies which support estrogen metabolism


• Take targeted supplements like DIM, Calcium D Glucarate


• Use bioidentical progesterone therapy if needed for balancing

Getting proper testing and working with a practitioner skilled at treating hormone imbalances can ensure customized and effective treatment plans. Reach out to the experts at Vitality Hormone Clinic today for help getting to the root of your hormone issues.