Estrogen dominance - Vitality Hormone Clinic

What is estrogen dominance?

Estrogen dominance occurs when there is an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone in the body. This leads to an overabundance of estrogen relative to progesterone.

Symptoms of estrogen dominance include:

• Irregular or heavy periods
• Bloating, water retention, and weight gain
• Fibroids or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Mood swings, anxiety, or depression
• Hot flashes
• Sleep disturbances or insomnia
• Low libido
• Foggy thinking and memory lapses ("brain fog")

There are several potential causes of estrogen dominance:

• Eating foods high in phytoestrogens like soy
• Being overweight (fat tissue produces estrogen)
• Exposure to xenoestrogens like BPA from plastics
• Chronic stress that disrupts hormonal balance
• Perimenopause or menopause changes
• Use of hormonal birth control methods

To treat estrogen dominance, maintaining hormone balance is key. The knowledgeable doctors at Vitality Hormone Clinic Holistic Clinic can provide customized treatment plans that may include:

• Herbal supplements to support liver detoxification of excess estrogens
• Progesterone creams or supplements to balance estrogen
• Diet and nutrition plans to cut sources of extra estrogen
• Stress management techniques such as meditation and yoga
• Bioidentical hormone therapy in some cases

Rebalancing your hormones can ease estrogen dominance symptoms and provide relief! Contact Vitality Hormone Clinic today to discuss your options or book a hormone assessment. We offer both in-clinic and virtual consultations to craft a personalized treatment plan utilizing the best that cutting-edge functional and integrative medicine has to offer. Click here to schedule your appointment.