March282020

How Do You Know if Your Estrogen Is Too High?

Farnoush KhodarahmiHealthBPA, Depression, Environmental sources of estrogen, Estrogen Dominant, Fibroids, High Estrogen, Hormone replacement therapy, infertility, menstrual cycle, pms, Restore Hormonal Balance, Sexual dysfunction, xenoestrogens

Are You Estrogen Dominant?

Estrogen plays an essential role in the course of our reproductive lives and beyond. It regulates our menstrual cycle, strengthens our bones, controls our cholesterol, and much more. When our estrogen levels drop, we experience menopausal symptoms. But even before menopause, varying levels of this vital hormone can wreak havoc. That’s because estrogen requires a delicate balance with other hormones. When that hormonal balance is disturbed, we can experience many frustrating symptoms.

This hormonal imbalance often occurs during a particularly busy time of our lives, the period from about age 25 through to menopause. As a result, our practice sees many women dealing with unexplained weight gain, mood swings, and libido problems. But there is help available. A few simple steps can help you restore balanced estrogen levels and feel like yourself again.

How Do You Know if You Have Estrogen Dominance or hormonal imbalances?

Estrogen dominance can impact many areas of our lives, with symptoms that range from subtle shifts to significant disruptions in wellbeing. Many women in this age group assume these issues are a normal part of aging or a consequence of their busy schedules. But even a slight imbalance in hormone levels can lead to several problems.

Symptoms can vary greatly by person but often include:

Increased weight, especially in the belly and hip area
Heavier periods
More severe PMS
Irregular menstrual cycles
Fibrocystic and painful breasts
Uterine fibroids
An increase in fatigue
Loss of libido
Water retention and bloating
Depression
Irritability
Anxiety
Bloating (water retention)
Headaches
Foggy brain
Memory troubles
Insomnia and restlessness

Does that list look familiar? I see many women every month with complaints like these. We understand how frustrating they can be, especially when you cannot find an effective treatment. And, of course, the complicated relationship between estrogen and our emotions can only magnify the frustration. Who wants to feel irritated about feeling irritable?

And it’s not only women who can experience estrogen dominance. You may be surprised to know that men can also suffer an excess of estrogen. In men, estrogen dominance can manifest a bit differently, with some of these symptoms being common: