Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance in Women

Estrogen dominance is a disorder that the medical community is still learning about today.  For many years, it was thought that low estrogen was the cause of many problems women dealt with, especially those concerning menopause.  In 1983, however, Dr. John Lee published his

discoveries about estrogen dominance.  He said estrogen dominance was having too much estrogen in the system compared to the amount of progesterone you have.  When this imbalance occurs, there are a large number of symptoms you can experience.  Although estrogen dominance can also appear in men and children, there are some symptoms that naturally only women will experience.  Here are some of the many symptoms you might experience:

• Infertility
• Miscarriage
• Breast tenderness
• Cold hands and feet
• Breast cancer
• Hair loss
• Irregular menstrual periods
• PMS
• Bloating, water retention
• Acceleration of the aging process
• Depression
• Mood swings
• Decreased sex drive
• Headaches
• Weight gain, especially around the abdomen, hips and thighs
• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Dry eyes
• Allergy symptoms
• Ovarian cancer
• Fatigue
• Slow metabolism rate
• Unstable blood sugar
• Increased risk of stroke
• Insomnia
• Foggy thinking, memory loss
• Early puberty

There are even more symptoms that can be caused by estrogen dominance.  It seems as if nearly every factor of your life can be touched by this condition.  Because of that, estrogen dominance can be a prevailing factor in how you feel, how you look and what you do.  It even can control whether you have children or not.

Do you suffer from the symptoms of estrogen dominance?  If so, you are not alone.  More and more women are being affected by this life changing condition.  Part of the reason is that we are being bombarded by what is known as xenoestrogens, or man made chemicals that mimic estrogen’s effects.  Xeno means foreign, so literally, it is foreign estrogen.   These estrogen imitators are found in many commercially produced meats and other foods, plastics, Styrofoam, cosmetics, artificial scents, pesticides, herbicides, paints, lacquers, and solvents.

Are their steps we can take to control estrogen dominance?  Absolutely.  Consult a naturopathic physician to confirm that you have the condition and ask for advice.  You can also find helpful information at site’s like this on the internet or in your library.  This problem can be corrected and doing so can make a big improvement in your life.  Sometimes the solution is as simple as using a progesterone cream or spray, but there are also diets, herbs and other natural ways to fight back against estrogen dominance.

Related posts:

1. Estrogen Dominance Fuels Perimenopause Symptoms
2. Xenoestrogens and their Role in Estrogen Dominance
3. The Link Between Estrogen Dominance and Breast Cancer
4. Cobalt for Estrogen Dominance
5. Estrogen Dominance in Men