Estrogen dominance - Vitality Medical

What is Estrogen Dominance?

Estrogen dominance refers to a condition where a woman has excess estrogen in relation to progesterone. This hormonal imbalance can lead to various symptoms like:

• Irregular periods
• Bloating
• Weight gain
• Mood changes
• Fatigue

What causes Estrogen Dominance?

There are a few potential causes:

• Perimenopause and menopause - As women age, progesterone levels decline faster than estrogen. This leads to estrogen becoming dominant.
• Chronic stress - Stress can disrupt hormonal balance and metabolism.
• Environmental toxins - Xenoestrogens from plastics and cosmetics can mimic estrogen in the body.

What are the health risks?

Some problems linked to estrogen dominance include:

• Infertility
• Fibrocystic breasts
• Endometriosis
• Uterine fibroids
• Increased cancer risk

How is it diagnosed?

The main diagnostic tools are:

• Hormone blood tests
• Tracking menstrual cycles and symptoms
• Pelvic exams

How can it be treated?

Some treatment options include:

• Lifestyle changes - Reducing stress, exercise, clean diet
• Progesterone cream
• Herbal supplements - Chasteberry, maca, black cohosh
• Bioidentical hormones
• Birth control pills

I've aimed to provide an overview of estrogen dominance - covering the definition, causes, health risks, diagnosis, and treatment options. Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions!