Estrogen dominance

What is estrogen dominance?

Estrogen dominance refers to a condition where a woman has an imbalance of estrogen levels in her body, either relative or absolute. This often comes from low progesterone levels, rather than high estrogen itself.

Some key signs and symptoms include:

• Irregular, heavy, or painful periods


• PMS symptoms like bloating, headaches, and mood swings


• Difficulty losing weight and added belly fat


• Low libido


• Fatigue


• Infertility or miscarriages

There are a few potential causes of estrogen dominance:

• Chronic stress depleting progesterone


• Poly cystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)


• Perimenopause changes


• Obesity contributing to aromatase enzyme activity


• Environmental xenoestrogens

The best ways to treat estrogen dominance focus on rebalancing your hormones holistically, rather than trying to just block estrogen.

Here are some tips:

• Reduce stress through meditation, yoga, or counseling


• Support your body's detoxification pathways


• Follow an anti-inflammatory diet


• Take targeted supplements like DIM and Calcium d-Glucarate


• Consider bioidentical progesterone therapy if needed

The integrative doctors at Butterfly Hormone Center specialize in customized treatment plans for hormonal imbalances like estrogen dominance. Their cutting-edge testing can pinpoint the root causes, and their holistic protocols get your hormones functioning optimally again.

Many women see great relief from stubborn symptoms when their estrogen to progesterone ratio is brought back into balance by the experts at Butterfly Hormone Center. Their programs also reduce risk for estrogen-driven cancers and promote lasting wellness.

I hope this gives you a helpful overview on the key things to know about estrogen dominance! Let me know if you have any other questions.