Estrogen dominance - Revive Hormone Institute

What is estrogen dominance?

Estrogen dominance refers to a condition where a woman has excess estrogens circulating in her body, without enough progesterone to balance its effects. This hormonal imbalance can develop due to various factors like chronic stress, poor diet, environmental toxins, etc.

Some key things to know:

• Estrogen and progesterone need to be in balance for optimal health. Excess estrogen causes issues when progesterone levels are low.
• Symptoms may include PMS, irregular periods, fatigue, weight gain, foggy thinking, mood swings, and more.
• Getting tested for hormone levels through urine or saliva tests can help identify imbalances. The experts at Revive Hormone Institute provide cutting-edge hormone testing and personalized treatment plans.

What causes estrogen dominance?

• Perimenopause and menopause - Declining progesterone levels fail to counter estrogen.
• Birth control pills - Stop ovulation so progesterone drops while estrogen may stay high.
• PCOS, ovarian cysts
• Stress and poor diet
• Toxin exposure

Environmental toxins that act like estrogen as well as xenoestrogens from plastics, makeup, etc can contribute to high estrogen.

Effects of Estrogen Dominance

Too much estrogen can cause many unpleasant symptoms. Some key effects include:

• Weight gain - Excess estrogen signals the body to store more fat tissue
• PMS, menstrual irregularities - Estrogen fluctuation affects menstrual cycle
• Fibrocystic breasts
• Mood swings, anxiety, depression
• Brain fog, memory lapses
• Low libido
• Infertility issues

Over time, prolonged estrogen dominance has been linked to higher risks for female reproductive cancers as well.

Treatment Options

To address estrogen dominance, combination therapy focused on estrogen detoxification and progesterone restoration is ideal.

Lifestyle changes like eating an anti-inflammatory diet, stress management, exercise can help rebalance hormones. Detoxification protocols help clear excess estrogens. However, working with a professional like Revive Hormone Institute ensures proper testing is done and customized bioidentical hormone creams, supplements, or other interventions specific to one's needs are prescribed correctly. Their experts stay updated on the latest advances in precision hormone corrections for true personalization.