Presentation
3 Scenarios That Can Cause An Estrogen Dominant Presentation: There are actually 3 imbalances that can all present with the same symptoms… 1. High estrogen, normal progesterone (treatment should be to detoxify of estrogen) 2. [hormonerebalance.com]
• Environmental estrogens These are toxins that are present in the air, food, and water and act like estrogen in the body. They include pesticides, herbicides as well as various plastics and PCBs. [drkatharina.com]
Estrone (E1) is a weaker form of estrogen that is present in most of the body’s tissues but particularly in fat and muscle. This is the primary form of estrogen present after menopause. [myvitalhealthsolutions.com.au]
Estrogen is the main female sex hormone, but it is present in everyone. Females tend to have higher levels of estrogen, while males have more testosterone, which is the main male sex hormone. [medicalnewstoday.com]
Entire Body System
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Inflammation
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Omega 3 fatty acids are generally helpful in supporting the integrity of the cell membranes and lowering inflammation. [myvitalhealthsolutions.com.au]
Chronic inflammation and obesity Inflammation and obesity go hand-in-hand, and they both have an impact on hormones and cancer risk. Carrying too much body fat causes inflammation. [mdanderson.org]
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Fishing
Fish Oil : Fish oil has become well known for its many beneficial qualities. Omega 3 fatty acids are generally helpful in supporting the integrity of the cell membranes and lowering inflammation. [myvitalhealthsolutions.com.au]
Wild Alaskan Peak Fish Oil : Fish oil has become well known for its many beneficial qualities. Omega 3 fatty acids are generally helpful in supporting the integrity of the cell membranes and lowering inflammation. [bridgitdanner.com]
Increase the intake of omega 3 oils derived from flaxseeds, hempseeds, or fatty fish (wild catch) such as salmon, halibut, mackerel, or black cod. Decrease the intake of omega 6 oils derived from soy, canola, or safflower. [healthywealthynwise.com]
Make sure to include eggs, dairy (if tolerated, no allergy), gelatin, fish, and shellfish to help balance muscle meats (chicken, lamb, beef, turkey, etc). [ladycomp.com.au]
Other beneficial estrogen modulators are omega 3 fatty acids (N-3), derived from flaxseeds, hempseeds and fatty fish. On the other side, there are the "bad guys", the estrogen promoters. [dragondoor.com]
Gastrointestinal
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Eating Frequently
Balance blood sugar by eating protein/fats/carbs together during each meal, and eating frequently to help stabilize blood sugar (especially important for those with blood sugar handling issues). Read more blood sugar tips here. [ladycomp.com.au]
Musculoskeletal
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Increased Muscle Mass
Change your body composition by increasing muscles mass and losing fat to balance estrogen levels. 5. Avoid Plastic Containers and Bottles Most plastic products contain Bisphenol-A (BPA), a compound which activates estrogen receptors. [theepochtimes.com]
Other possible effects include acne, an enlarged clitoris, increased muscle mass, and deepening of voice. High levels of testosterone can also lead to infertility and are commonly seen in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). [webmd.com]
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Small Hand
Scale Ingredients 3 cup s kale (or spinach) 2 stalks celery 1/2 peeled cucumber 2-inch peeled knob of fresh ginger 1/2 lemon (remove peel if not organic) 2 cup s frozen mango (mango is especially tasty with the fresh lemon) 2 small handfuls fresh cilantro [theglowingfridge.com]
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Muscle Cramp
A deficiency in magnesium can lead to severe PMS, muscle cramping, and fatigue, among other symptoms. Magnesium is important for hundreds of bodily processes and can have an effect on virtually every organ system within the body. [energeticnutrition.com]
Urogenital
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Enlargement of the Prostate
Excess estrogen can lead into overgrowth of other estrogen sensitive tissues such as the lining of the endometrium (endometriosis), or ovarian fibroids in women, and the enlargement of the prostate gland in men. [dragondoor.com]
Symptoms of too much estrogen in men can include breast enlargement, an enlarged prostate resulting in urination difficulty, erectile dysfunction, fatigue and depression. 7 How to decrease estrogen levels There are many natural ways for both men and women [renewmetoday.com]
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Dysmenorrhea
Endometriosis Symptoms Checklist [ 1 ] Painful periods (painful menstruation is called dysmenorrhea) Painful sex Painful ovulation Heavy bleeding Fatigue Chronic pelvic pain Infertility Intestinal pain Nausea The physical toll of endometriosis can also [drpingel.com]
Dysmenorrhea refers to pain and cramping during periods. Prolonged menstrual bleeding involves periods in which bleeding routinely lasts for 8 days or longer. [onhealth.com]
Neurologic
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Tingling
At any time after these gross changes commence, the patient may complain of intense local pruritus, or burning and tingling, or vague and scarcely describable forms of paresthesia. [jamanetwork.com]
Estrogen and Potential Side Effects Tell your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: (1) Upset stomach Vomiting Symptoms of a common cold Heartburn Gas Diarrhea Constipation Weight changes Leg cramps Burning or tingling in the arms [everydayhealth.com]
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Paresthesia
At any time after these gross changes commence, the patient may complain of intense local pruritus, or burning and tingling, or vague and scarcely describable forms of paresthesia. [jamanetwork.com]
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Seizure
[…] cancers Coronary arterial disease History of thromboembolism or thrombophlebitis History of hypercoagulable disease (Factor V Leiden syndrome, Protein C or Protein S deficiencies and metastatic disease) History of ischemic stroke Migraine headaches Seizure [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Workup
Serum
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C-Reactive Protein Increased
protein ) Increased risk of blood clots and stroke, especially during the first year of use in susceptible women All women taking hormone replacement therapy should have regular gynecological exams (including a PAP smear). [my.clevelandclinic.org]
Treatment
High estrogen, normal progesterone (treatment should be to detoxify of estrogen) 2. High estrogen, low progesterone (treatment should be to detoxify of estrogen AND boost progesterone) 3. [hormonerebalance.com]
Breast Cancer Research and Treatment ; Volume 66,Number 2. Retrieved from: Eleuterio, J., et. al. (2001). Estrogen and progesterone receptors in peritoneal fluid cell sediment in pelvic endometriosis: immunocytochemical study. Rev. Bras. Ginecol. [natural-fertility-info.com]
Otherwise, treatment is aimed at managing symptoms. A wide range of treatment options can help prevent any potential problems. [pennmedicine.org]
Alternative Estrogen Dominance Treatments Below I’ve provided a list of several natural estrogen dominance treatment recommendations and “home remedies” for endometriosis that I use with my patients. [drpingel.com]
Currently, there are no national guidelines that are evidence based for treatment of high E2 after TRT. However, there was a high treatment rate for our group of patients at 30%. [journals.sagepub.com]
Etiology
Etiology Menopause Ovarian insufficiency : idiopathic or secondary to an underlying conditions (e.g., Turner syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome ) Congenital aromatase deficiency ( aromatase androgens and estrogen ) Hyperprolactinemia (e.g., in pituitary [amboss.com]
Prevention
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These vegetables contain phytochemicals that prevent the production of estrogen. By eating cruciferous vegetables you’ll be able to increase veggies intake and lower estrogen levels at the same time. 8. [theepochtimes.com]
These are actually great for every woman to follow even if excess estrogen is not her main concern, as it can help prevent excess estrogen in the future and can stop a problem before it even happens! [hormonerebalance.com]
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Both studies were concluded early when the research showed that hormone replacement did not help prevent heart disease and it increased risk for some medical problems. The FDA states that hormone therapy should not be taken to prevent heart disease. [urmc.rochester.edu]