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Estrogen dominance is when estrogen becomes more plentiful than progesterone, this imbalance leads to hampering progesterone from preventing breast cancer, Endometrial cancer, PMS, PCOD, Fibroids and other hormone dependent conditions from occurring.

Estrogen dominance is when estrogen becomes more plentiful than progesterone, this imbalance leads to hampering progesterone from preventing breast cancer, Endometrial cancer, PMS, PCOD, Fibroids and other hormone dependent conditions from occurring.

Our environment and our choices are largely responsible for this imbalance, we at “Freedom age” bring you some tips to prevent this imbalance from occurring :

Estrogen Dominance and the symptoms associated with it are:

• Acceleration of the aging process
• Allergies, including asthma, hives, rashes, sinus congestion
• Autoimmune disorders such as lupus erythematosis, thyroiditis,and Sjoegren’s
• Breast cancer
• Breast tenderness
• Cervical dysplasia
• Cold hands and feet as a symptom of thyroid dysfunction
• Copper excess
• Decreased sex drive
• Depression with anxiety or agitation
• Dry eyes
• Early onset of menstruation
• Endometrial (uterine) cancer
• Fat gain, especially around the abdomen, hips, and thighs
• Fatigue
• Fibrocystic breasts
• Foggy thinking
• Gallbladder disease
• Hair Loss
• Headaches
• Hypoglycemia
• Increased blood clotting (increasing risk of strokes)
• Infertility
• Irregular menstrual periods
• Irritability
• Insomnia
• Magnesium deficiency
• Memory loss
• Mood swings
• Osteoporosis
• Polycystic ovaries
• Premenopausal bone loss
• PMS
• Sluggish metabolism
• Thyroid dysfunction mimicking hypothyroidism
• Uterine cancer
• Uterine fibroids
• Water retention & bloating
• Zinc deficiency
• When Estrogen Dominance occurs within the body these are some of the results:
• Endometriosis
• Blood Clots
• Elevated Blood Pressure
• Fibroid Breasts
• Infertility
• Irregular Menstrual Flow
• Uterine Fibroids
• Breast Tenderness
• Mood Swings
• Uterine Cancer
• Hair Loss
• Depression
• Weight Gain
• Migraine Headaches
• Spotting
• Breast Cancer Risk
• Insomnia
• Inflammation
• Abnormal Pap Smears
• Fluid Retention
• Cramping
• Vaginal Dryness
• Thyroid Imbalances
• Decrease in Memory
• Low or No Sex Drive
• Primary causes:

PARABENS: Parabens are xenoestrogens (chemical estrogens) and can mimic estrogen in the body. Exposure to parabens increases the likelihood of early puberty and can increase the risk of breast cancer. Read product labels and don’t use items with parabens.

BPA’s:

BPA is linked to early puberty. All canned foods (most are lined with BPA), it’s recommended to use glass or stainless steel to store foods and avoid cash register receipts.

Avoid cash register receipts. It is a little-known fact that there is more BPA on cash register receipts than in plastic water bottles! Other paper products contain BPA as well, so reduce use of paper towels and napkins, and always wash hands after handling toilet and copy paper.

Avoid air fresheners, candles, and other products that use synthetic fragrance
Avoid all plastic food containers and water bottles
Drink plenty of water
Avoid using paper napkins
Avoid using scented wet towels
Increase intake of Omega-3s, Vitamin E, and other detox supplements.
Reduce intake of sugar and carbohydrates
Don’t use any personal or beauty products containing parabens
Serve organic, whole foods whenever possible. Meats should be grass-fed and dairy products obtained from pastured animals.
Get good quality sleep. Try to go to bed by 10:00pm
Keep your cell phone in a bag or purse and not in a pocket or tucked in a bra
Estrogen dominance symptoms can be greatly improved and even be reversed by balancing the excess estrogen and reversing the estrogen dominance with natural bio identical progesterone.

Dr. Kalpana Shekhawat – M.D.

Functional Medicine Specialist

BHRT Specialist