What is estrogen dominance?
Estrogen dominance refers to a condition where a woman has excessive estrogens in relation to progesterone. This hormonal imbalance can develop due to various factors like high estrogen production, impaired estrogen breakdown, or too little progesterone. Some potential symptoms include irregular periods, bloating, weight gain, mood changes, and fatigue.
What causes high estrogen levels?
Excess estrogen levels often result from obesity, a high-fat diet, chronic stress, and environmental toxins. These factors can disrupt hormonal balance and metabolism, leading to more circulating estrogens.
How to treat and manage estrogen dominance?
Fortunately, there are many effective ways to treat estrogen dominance through lifestyle changes:
- Reduce body fat through regular exercise and a healthy diet
- Minimize stress through yoga, meditation, etc.
- Avoid xenoestrogens from plastics, cosmetics, etc.
- Eat phytoestrogenic foods like flaxseeds which can help metabolize estrogens
If symptoms persist, see a doctor to check hormone levels. They may suggest bioidentical progesterone creams, herbal supplements, or other medical therapies tailored to one's needs.
The key is maintaining hormonal balance naturally through a healthy diet, stress management, exercise, and avoidance of endocrine disruptors. This helps the body metabolize and eliminate excess estrogens effectively.
With the right lifestyle measures, estrogen dominance can be reversed, and women can restore normal cycles, improved moods, and overall well-being. Consult a nutritionist or women's health specialist at Vitality Medical Center for more guidance.