Estrogen dominance occurs when a woman has excessive levels of estrogen relative to progesterone. This hormonal imbalance can develop due to several factors:
- Excess estrogen production - The ovaries may overproduce estrogen during certain life stages like perimenopause or if conditions like PCOS are present.
- Impaired estrogen breakdown - Issues with liver function can slow down detoxification of used hormones. Environmental toxins also disrupt hormone metabolism.
- Progesterone deficiency - Low progesterone cannot counterbalance estrogen effects. Lack of ovulation, chronic stress, and hormonal birth control can deplete progesterone.
Signs and symptoms of estrogen dominance include:
- Irregular, heavy, or painful periods
- PMS symptoms like bloating, headaches, and mood swings
- Weight gain and fluid retention, particularly around the abdomen and hips
- Fibrocystic breasts
- Hair loss
- Decreased sex drive
- Foggy thinking and memory lapses
Long-term risks linked to prolonged estrogen dominance are serious and include
infertility, endometriosis, fibroids, and certain types of cancers.
Achieving hormonal balance involves strategic
lifestyle changes and targeted
natural supplements:
- Follow an anti-inflammatory diet to reduce excess estrogen
- Limit toxin exposure from products and environments
- Manage stress levels with relaxation practices
- Support detoxification pathways
- Take progesterone-boosting supplements like chasteberry
If symptoms persist despite such measures,
bioidentical hormone therapy may provide relief. The expert clinicians at
Renew Medical HRT Clinic specialize in customized bioidentical regimens to resolve stubborn hormonal imbalances. Contact us today to discuss your hormone health and get tested to uncover the root causes of any estrogen dominance. We'll create a personalized treatment plan to help you feel healthy and vibrant again!