Estrogen Dominance
What is Estrogen Dominance?
Estrogen dominance is one of the most common hormone imbalances in women and happens when estrogen is higher than it should be in relation to progesterone.
Estrogen - A group of hormones that support the formation of an egg and healthy uterine wall. Gives you that feminine feel good energy.
Progesterone - Hormone that spikes in the second half of the cycle that prepares the body for potential baby. Keeps you cool, calm and collected.
Common symptoms of Estrogen dominance
Memory problems
Night Sweats
Low thyroid function
Anxiety
Cold hands and feet
Hair loss
Period clots
Cyclical acne
Fibrocystic breast tissue
Hormonal weight gain
Luteal phase insomnia
Brain fog
Irregular periods
Fatigue
Breast tenderness
Chronic UTIs
Heavy/painful periods
Fibroids
PMS
Depression
Low Sex drive
Bloating
Mood swings
Menstrual headaches
Associated Conditions
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Endometriosis
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Insulin Resistance
Hormone related cancers (breast/uterine)