Estrogen dominance - Rejuvenate Wellness

Estrogen Dominance: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Estrogen dominance is a condition where a woman has too much estrogen relative to progesterone. This hormonal imbalance can cause various symptoms including fatigue, weight gain, irregular periods, headaches, mood swings, and low libido.

Some key facts about estrogen dominance:

• It often occurs during perimenopause, when progesterone levels start to decline but estrogen levels remain high. However, younger women can also develop estrogen dominance.
• Common causes include being overweight, chronic stress, poor diet, lack of exercise, and environmental xenoestrogens (synthetic chemicals that mimic estrogen).
• Symptoms arise when estrogen isn't properly balanced by progesterone. Progesterone opposes the effects of estrogen in the body.
• In addition to women's health issues, estrogen dominance is linked to increased risks for certain cancers, autoimmune disorders, and heart disease.
• Estrogen metabolism may be impaired, preventing the body from properly eliminating excess estrogen. This can cause a buildup of the more potent and cancer-promoting estrogen metabolites.
• Testing estrogen and progesterone levels through saliva or blood tests can help determine if estrogen dominance is present. Tracking symptoms in relation to the menstrual cycle can also detect patterns.

Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance	Potential Health Risks
Fatigue	Breast cancer
Weight gain	Uterine cancer
Irregular periods	Autoimmune disorders
Headaches	Heart disease
Mood swings	Osteoporosis
Low libido	Thyroid dysfunction

The most important thing is to address the root causes. Lifestyle changes to consider include:

• Losing excess body fat
• Following an anti-inflammatory diet rich in fiber, antioxidant foods, and phytoestrogens (to block estrogen)
• Reducing stress through yoga, meditation, massage, etc.
• Avoiding endocrine disruptors in food, skincare and household products
• Moderate, regular exercise
• Improving estrogen metabolism by taking supplements like calcium d-glucarate

Bioidentical progesterone in a physiological cream or oral capsule is very helpful for supplementing progesterone levels. Natural progesterone opposes estrogen and mitigates estrogen dominance symptoms.

Treatment Options for Estrogen Dominance	Benefits
Lifestyle changes	Addresses root causes, improves overall health
Bioidentical progesterone	Balances estrogen, relieves symptoms
Dietary modifications	Supports hormone balance, reduces inflammation
Stress reduction techniques	Lowers cortisol, promotes relaxation
Targeted supplements	Supports estrogen metabolism, detoxification

If you suspect estrogen dominance, have your hormone levels tested and work with a knowledgeable practitioner to get to the root causes. Lifestyle and dietary changes combined with bioidentical progesterone can help restore hormonal balance naturally.

Our integrative medical providers at Rejuvenate Wellness specialize in customized naturopathic hormone therapies to relieve estrogen dominance symptoms and optimize women's health. We offer cutting-edge lab testing, virtual consultations, and personalized treatment plans to address the root causes of hormonal imbalances. Contact us today to learn more and take control of your hormones for better health!