Estrogen dominance - The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic

What is estrogen dominance?

Estrogen dominance occurs when there is an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone levels in the body. This condition is quite common among women today due to various factors like diet, environment, stress, etc.

Some key things to know:

• Estrogen dominance leads to an excess of estrogen relative to low progesterone
• It often develops during perimenopause and menopause stages
• Can also affect younger women due to lifestyle factors
• Causes symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, low libido, etc

Root causes include:

• Chronic stress
• Obesity
• Poor gut health/microbiome imbalance
• Environmental xenoestrogens
• Nutritional deficiencies

If left untreated, estrogen dominance can increase the risk of hormonal cancers, autoimmune disorders, thyroid dysfunction.

Symptoms

Some common symptoms are:

• Irregular periods
• Bloating/water retention
• Fibrocystic breasts
• Weight gain
• Sleep disturbances
• Brain fog
• Headaches/migraines
• Mood changes/irritability
• Low sex drive

Diagnosis and Treatment

Getting tested for hormone levels through blood, saliva or urine tests can help diagnose estrogen dominance.

Some effective treatment options include:

• Dietary changes - eating clean, organic, hormone-balancing foods
• Stress management through yoga, meditation, etc
• Supplements like DIM, Calcium D-Glucarate to support detox
• Bioidentical hormones like progesterone cream
• HERBAL formulations from The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic() to regulate cycles

With proper lifestyle measures, nutrients and herbs, hormone balance can be restored holistically without necessarily needing bioidentical hormones.

Takeaway

In summary, estrogen dominance is a common but overlooked condition that can really impact a woman's quality of life. Paying attention to signs of hormonal imbalance and seeking support early on is key to preventing long term issues. A customized integrative approach combining diet, stress relief, targeted supplements and HERBAL medicine works well.

Let me know if you have any other questions!