Estrogen dominance refers to a condition where a woman has excess estrogens circulating in her body, more than her body can properly clear. This creates an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone, leading to unpleasant symptoms.
Some key things to know about estrogen dominance:
Excess estrogen production can be caused by lifestyle factors like diet high in xenoestrogens, chronic stress, poor gut health allowing estrogen to recirculate, and environmental toxin exposure. As women age, declining progesterone levels also play a role.
Common symptoms include weight gain, bloating, irregular periods, depression and anxiety, breast pain, fatigue, and low libido. The wide variety of symptoms makes this condition difficult to diagnose.
Women with certain risk factors are more prone to estrogen dominance:
Getting hormone levels tested via blood, saliva, or urine samples can help diagnose estrogen dominance. Specifically checking the ratio of estrogen to progesterone is most useful.
Lifestyle changes like improving your gut health with prebiotics/probiotics, avoiding xenoestrogens from plastics and cosmetics, and managing stress levels can help treat the root causes. Herbal supplements like DIM and seed cycling can support hormone balance as well.
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