Estrogen Dominance – Important Things To Know

Page 2

 PMS  Fatigue Estrogen dominance may also lead to:        

Infertility Allergies Autoimmune disorders Ovarian cysts Breast cancer Uterine cancer Increased blood clotting Aging

Causative factors: In a healthy, reproductive woman, estrogen is the dominant hormone in first two weeks of menstrual cycle (ovulation). It is balanced by progesterone in the last two weeks. With the onset of premenopausal, women experience anovulatory cycles and estrogen level increases. There could be other factors leading to estrogen dominance: Stressful lifestyle, resulting in excessive production of insulin, cortisol, and nor epinephrine, leading to hormonal imbalance    

Excessive body fat Diet containing excess of carbohydrates and low in fiber Compromised immunity Environmental factors

Decrease estrogen dominance It is easy to control estrogen dominance by making healthy changes to diet and following an exercise regime. Fresh fruits and vegetables and food rich in natural fiber is important to consume. Living stress-free is crucial to live healthy.

SOURCE URL: https://goo.gl/VJeHrv


Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.