Root Causes of Estrogen Dominance

What is estrogen dominance ?

Estrogen dominance happens when estrogen is higher in relation to progesterone causing a hormone imbalance. When this happens in women, there can be irregularities with the menstrual cycle such as a long period, a heavy period with clots or a longer cycle between periods. This may lead to many of the symptoms that are listed below. 

This is one of the most common hormone imbalances in women and can happen at any age but is more common in teenagers just starting their period, after taking external hormones such as birth control, postpartum or during perimenopause. High estrogen may also be the reason for issues with weight loss or stalled weight loss on low carb diets. 

What are 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 / puffy face

  • Mood swings

  • Menstrual headaches

Two major causes of estrogen dominance 

1.High Levels Of Estrogen With Normal-Low Progesterone

Issues With Estrogen Detox 

  • Liver stagnation 

  • Constipation 

  • Loose stools 

  • Gallbladder issues 

  • Indigestion 

  • Nutrient deficiencies 

Exposure to high levels of estrogen

  • Rapid weight loss 

  • Hormone replacement 

  • Hormone Birth Control pill 

  • Conventional dairy and meat products

    Exposure To Endocrine Disruptors 

  • Unfiltered water 

  • Plastics 

  • Makeup 

  • Hygiene products 

  • Heavy metals 

    2. Normal Estrogen And Low Progesterone 

    Fatigue And Burnout 

  • Excess stress 

  • Infection 

  • Over Exercising 

  • Undereating 

  • Overuse of stimulants 

Lack of ovulation 

Low Thyroid Function 

Low Cholesterol 

How do you reverse estrogen dominance naturally? 

  1. Eat a plant centered diet similar to one like the mediterranean diet

  2. Hydrate! Drink half your body weight in ounces of water daily, more if exercising.

  3. Try Apple cider vinegar or warm lemon water in the morning to help get bile flowing for proper digestion 

  4. Eat plenty of fiber, up to 30g per day for a daily bowel movement 

  5. Focus on your circadian rhythm and work towards restful sleep 

  6. Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day 

  7. Include up to 1 cup of cruciferous vegetables daily 

  8. Include yellow, orange and leafy green produce in your daily diet 

  9. Start switching your daily cleaning, hygiene and other personal items to non-toxic versions 

  10. Stick with organic food as much as possible 

  11. Determine what pathway is blocked through testing and use targeted support with supplements, herbs and foods 


The Fertility Cleanse for Estrogen Dominance

This three month program focuses on my three phase method for supporting estrogen dominance. The program starts with a 2 week reset to kickstart your results, a one month deep dive into your natural detoxification abilities and a one month masterclass series on using your menstrual cycle to achieve the results you desire. 

Dallas King-Wallis