This is why we often see that in people with Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome (AFS), the tendency is for them to have
estrogen dominance symptoms such as PMS, endometriosis, the irregular menses, fibrocystic breast disease, as well as fibroids.
Not exact matches
Symptoms of
estrogen dominance include, weight, gain, painful and heavy periods, irregular periods, fibroids, acne, PMS, infertility and an increased incidence of female cancers,
such as breast and ovarian cancer.
So, lower levels of progesterone, and I see this in a lot with women who have something called «
estrogen dominance», I have another video on this, and women with PCOS as well, and women who have high
estrogen symptoms, or conditions
such as endometriosis and fibroids, and fibrocystic breasts, and those kind of
symptoms, or conditions where
estrogen levels tend to be high, and progesterone levels tend to be low or deficient, they'll often have anxiety with these
symptoms.
Balancing hormones by supporting liver function, adjusting birth control brand and dosage, and minimizing exposure to hormonal toxins
such as BPA, fragrances or phthalates can help treat
symptoms of
estrogen dominance, if present.
Instead, if we balance the copper, the
symptoms of
estrogen dominance such as premenstrual tension, vanish quickly and completely.
The widespread and common use of natural progesterone (hereafter referred to as progesterone) for hormone balance and menopausal
symptoms, especially
estrogen dominance, has potentially important negative clinical implications when used by those with a weak body —
such as those with Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome (AFS).
Estrogen dominance exhibits
symptoms such as: water retention, anxiety, breast tenderness, spotting, dizziness, hot flashes, fatigue, headaches, nausea, and irritability.
On top of all the nasty
symptoms and a blocked metabolism, if not properly balanced out,
estrogen dominance may lead to endometriosis, fibroids, hormone - related cancers (
such as breast cancer), and metabolic syndrome.
Estrogen dominance or estradiol elevation (with or without progesterone deficiency), or even hyperthyroidism would be more likely hormonal causes for
such symptoms.
This additional information will give practitioners an even more comprehensive understanding into the hormone and adrenal picture, especially when it comes to commonly reported
symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, depression, motivation, sex drive,
estrogen dominance, and stress.