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Heavy, painful periods? Breasts sore for a week before your period? PMS that makes you feel like a different person? You might be dealing with estrogen dominance, even if your labs say your estrogen is “normal.”

In this episode, I explain what estrogen dominance actually is and why it’s about balance rather than one “bad” hormone. Estrogen dominance can mean too much estrogen, or it can mean too little progesterone to balance it out. Estrogen is a growth hormone, which is why the symptoms tend to be about growth, swelling and heaviness. We also cover why this pattern is so common today, bust two big myths, and talk honestly about what birth control does (and doesn’t do) for your hormones.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What estrogen dominance is, and how you can have normal estrogen and still be estrogen dominant
• Estrogen dominance symptoms like heavy periods, clotting, breast tenderness, fibroids and endometriosis
• The full symptom picture, from PMS, mood swings, anxiety and migraines to fatigue, low libido, water retention, weight gain and infertility
• The reason behind why estrogen dominance happens
• Why estrogen isn’t the bad guy, and the benefits it gives you
• Why progesterone testing is so often done on the wrong day
• Why hormonal birth control switches off your natural cycle rather than balancing it, and why symptoms often come back when you stop

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. This may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.