In Women:

✅ Irregular or heavy periods

✅ PMS symptoms (mood swings, bloating, breast tenderness)

✅ Weight gain (especially around hips and thighs)

✅ Fatigue and brain fog

✅ Fibroids or ovarian cysts

✅ Anxiety, depression, or irritability

✅ Breast lumps or fibrocystic breasts

In Men:

✅ Low libido and erectile dysfunction

✅ Gynecomastia: Fat gain; especially around the chest

✅ Loss of muscle mass and strength

✅ Fatigue and low energy

✅ Mood swings or depression

There are 7 main causes of estrogen dominance. There could be a few more besides what I will discuss, but these are the 7 root causes. 

1. Poor gut health. 

A healthy gut microbiome helps eliminate excess estrogen.

An imbalance in gut bacteria (dysbiosis) can lead to estrogen reabsorption instead of excretion, contributing to estrogen dominance.

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2. Impaired Liver Detoxification

The liver is responsible for metabolizing and eliminating excess estrogen.

A sluggish liver due to poor diet, alcohol, processed foods, and environmental toxins can cause estrogen to accumulate in the body.

3. Xenoestrogens (Environmental Estrogens)

Xenoestrogens are synthetic chemicals that mimic estrogen in the body. They are found in:

*Plastics (BPA)

*Personal care products with parabens and phthalates

*Pesticides and herbicides

4. Chronic Stress & High Cortisol

When stress is prolonged, the body produces excess cortisol, which competes with progesterone.

This results in low progesterone levels, leading to estrogen dominance.

5. Low Progesterone Levels (in women)

I have already discussed this point at the start of this article . Once again, Progesterone balances estrogen.

When progesterone is low, estrogen becomes dominant.

A healthy progesterone-to-estrogen ratio is crucial for menstrual health, fertility, and mood stability.

6. Excess Body Fat

Fat cells (adipose tissue) store and produce estrogen. Being overweight can increase estrogen levels, contributing to estrogen dominance.

7. Hormonal Birth Control & Medications

Birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and some medications can increase estrogen levels while suppressing natural progesterone production.

1. Support Liver Detoxification

*Eat cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, kale, cauliflower, cabbage) to promote estrogen metabolism.

*Drink lemon water in the morning to support liver function.

*Include dandelion root tea, milk thistle, and turmeric to aid detoxification.

2. Improve Gut Health

*Eat fermented foods (kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir) to balance gut bacteria.

*Take probiotics and fiber-rich foods to promote estrogen excretion.

*Avoid antibiotics unless necessary, as they disrupt gut bacteria.

3. Reduce Xenoestrogen Exposure

*Avoid plastic containers (use glass or stainless steel instead).

*Choose organic produce to reduce pesticide exposure.

*Use natural personal care products (free from parabens and sulfates).

*Switch to hormone-free dairy and meat.

4. Manage Stress & Cortisol

*Practice yoga, meditation, or breathwork to reduce stress.

*Get quality sleep (7-9 hours per night) to regulate cortisol.

*Engage in light exercise (walking, stretching) rather than overtraining, which can spike cortisol.

5. Balance Progesterone Levels (for Women)

*Take magnesium, vitamin B6, and zinc to support progesterone.

*Use seed cycling (flaxseeds and pumpkin seeds in the first half of the cycle, sesame and sunflower seeds in the second half).

*Consider natural progesterone creams (under guidance from a practitioner).

6. Maintain a Healthy Weight

*Reduce sugar and refined carbs to prevent insulin resistance (which can worsen estrogen dominance).

*Focus on strength training and regular exercise to maintain lean muscle.

7. Support Thyroid Health

*Eat iodine-rich foods (seaweed, eggs, fish) to support thyroid function.

*Avoid excess soy products, as they may interfere with thyroid hormone production.

*Manage selenium, zinc, and vitamin D levels for optimal thyroid health.

Estrogen dominance is common but reversible with the right lifestyle changes.

By supporting liver detox, reducing environmental estrogens, managing stress, and balancing other key hormones like progesterone and testosterone, you can restore hormonal harmony naturally.

Thank you for your time.

Stay healthy, stay fabulous. !