What Is Estrogen Dominance?
Estrogen dominance occurs when estrogen outweighs progesterone, even if estrogen levels are not elevated.
Biological Explanation:
Progesterone balances estrogen. When progesterone drops, estrogen’s effects intensify.
Common Causes:
- Low progesterone
- Environmental estrogens
- Excess body fat
Symptoms:
- PMS
- Heavy bleeding
- Breast tenderness
- Mood instability
What You Can Do:
Reduce estrogen burden and restore progesterone balance.