Estrogen dominance - Human Antiaging Center

Estrogen dominance refers to a condition where a woman has excess estrogen in relation to progesterone. This hormonal imbalance can develop due to various factors like:

• High estrogen levels from external sources like xenoestrogens, birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy
• Low progesterone levels due to chronic stress, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), perimenopause
• Impaired estrogen detoxification due to poor liver function, gut issues, or genetic variations

Some signs and symptoms of estrogen dominance include:

• Irregular, heavy, or painful periods
• PMS symptoms like breast tenderness, bloating, mood swings
• Fat gain, especially around the hips and thighs
• Fibrocystic breasts
• Cold hands and feet
• Foggy thinking, memory lapses
• Mood issues like anxiety, irritability, depression

To address estrogen dominance, it's important to:

• Avoid xenoestrogens: chemicals that act like estrogen in the body. Some common sources are BPA plastics, parabens in cosmetics, growth hormones in dairy/meat.
• Support liver detoxification: with nutrients like glutathione, methylfolate, methylcobalamin, and botanicals like milk thistle.
• Balance hormones: bioidentical progesterone can oppose excess estrogen. Diet and lifestyle changes also help optimize hormonal balance.

In summary, estrogen dominance is an excess of estrogen relative to progesterone, causing unpleasant symptoms. Avoiding xenoestrogens, supporting detox pathways, and bioidentical progesterone can help rebalance hormones and reduce estrogen dominance. Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions on this topic! Human Antiaging Center is dedicated to helping individuals understand and address hormone imbalances.