Estrogen dominance - Revive Hormone Clinic

What is estrogen dominance?

Estrogen dominance occurs when there is an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone levels in the body. Specifically, estrogen dominance refers to having excessive estrogen in relation to progesterone.

Some key signs and symptoms of estrogen dominance include:

• Irregular or heavy periods
• PMS symptoms like bloating, breast tenderness, and mood swings
• Fatigue
• Difficulty losing weight
• Low libido
• Fibrocystic breasts
• Headaches or migraines
• Cold hands and feet
• Mood changes like anxiety, irritability, and depression

What causes estrogen dominance? There are a few potential causes:

• Environmental toxins that mimic estrogen
• Obesity
• Chronic stress
• Poor gut health
• Constipation
• Nutritional deficiencies
• High alcohol intake
• Birth control pills

The imbalance between estrogen and progesterone is the root issue driving symptoms. Progesterone helps balance and regulate estrogen levels. When progesterone is low, estrogen can become dominant.

How is estrogen dominance treated? There are natural ways to treat estrogen dominance through lifestyle changes:

• Reduce exposure to xenoestrogens and plastics
• Maintain a healthy diet and body weight
• Manage stress levels with meditation, yoga, etc.
• Support gut health through probiotic foods
• Choose organic meat and produce when possible
• Consider herbal supplements like milk thistle or DIM to support estrogen metabolism

We also offer comprehensive testing and personalized treatment plans at Revive Hormone Clinic to help restore hormonal balance. Our expert physicians can run advanced lab tests to check estrogen, progesterone and other hormone levels. We then create tailored regimens involving bioidentical hormones, nutrients, herbs and lifestyle changes to resolve troublesome symptoms.

I'd be happy to answer any other questions about achieving hormonal health and wellness! Reach out today to learn more about our services.