Estrogen dominance occurs when there is an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone in the body. This imbalance typically results from high estrogen levels that are not counterbalanced sufficiently by progesterone.
Some key points about estrogen dominance:
So how exactly does estrogen dominance develop?
It most commonly occurs during the transitional period before menopause (perimenopause). The ovaries start to produce irregular amounts of estrogen and progesterone. Sometimes estrogen levels spike quite high causing an imbalance.
This imbalance can also be exacerbated by stress, excess body fat, and exposure to xenoestrogens from plastics and other contaminants.
Some key symptoms include:
If you are experiencing multiple symptoms like these, estrogen dominance may be to blame!
The doctors at Renew Hormone Institute specialize in helping women regain hormonal balance naturally during perimenopause and beyond.
We offer cutting-edge hormone testing to assess your individual hormone levels and pinpoint imbalances. Based on the results, we develop customized treatment plans that may include bioidentical hormone therapy, supplements, nutrition plans, detoxification protocols and stress reduction techniques.
Regaining hormonal balance can help you feel like yourself again!
Contact us today to learn more or schedule a free consultation with one of our hormone health experts. We are here to help you address the root causes and find solutions.