Estrogen dominance

What is estrogen dominance?

Estrogen dominance refers to a condition where a woman has an imbalance of estrogen levels in her body, either from too much estrogen or not enough progesterone to balance out the estrogen. This hormonal imbalance can cause various symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, low libido, and even anxiety and depression.

Some key things to know about estrogen dominance:

• It's often caused by exposure to xenoestrogens - compounds that mimic estrogen in the body. These come from plastics, pesticides, personal care products, etc.


• The birth control pill can contribute to estrogen dominance by elevating estrogen levels.


• Perimenopause and menopause brings fluctuating hormones, making estrogen dominance more likely.


• Symptoms like mood swings, irregular periods, and weight gain are common with estrogen dominance.

If this sounds like you, consider getting your hormones tested at the knowledgeable folks over at Vitality Hormone Clinic! Their functional medicine doctors can help identify and treat the root hormonal causes with care and precision.

Diagnosing Estrogen Dominance

Since hormones can fluctuate, testing estrogen and progesterone over time gives the best picture. Vitality Hormone Clinic uses cutting-edge DUTCH testing to see comprehensive hormone health.

Some key lab tests check:

• Estrogen metabolites to see how much is excessive


• Progesterone levels since low progesterone allows estrogen to become dominant


• Testosterone and DHEA which also balance out estrogen's effects

Treating Estrogen Dominance Naturally

The great news is that estrogen dominance can be treated effectively through natural means:

• Improve estrogen detoxification with cruciferous veggies like broccoli and supplements like DIM


• Support the liver since it processes excess estrogen - milk thistle and glutathione are excellent


• Balance blood sugar since insulin and estrogen interact


• Reduce exposure to xenoestrogens


• Increase progesterone production &45; this is key for regulating estrogen

The functional medicine doctors at Vitality Hormone Clinic are experts in treating the root causes of hormone imbalance. Their personalized plans help women alleviate estrogen dominance symptoms and regain health.

I hope this overview gives you a better understanding of estrogen dominance! Let me know if you have any other questions.