Many women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome are also estrogen-dominant.
This means they either have estrogen levels that are too high, or ‘normal’ levels that are too high relative to their progesterone.
In a regular cycle, the first half is characterised by higher estrogen levels. Then, when you ovulate (mid-cycle), the part of the ovary from where the egg was released becomes a gland called the corpus luteum. This gland produces progesterone. This is more dominant for the second half of the cycle, up until the next bleed, your next period.
If you don’t ovulate, your corpus luteum isn’t formed, and so you don’t get an increase in progesterone.
What is the result?
Too much estrogen relative to progesterone.
Here are 10 PCOS Signs and Symptoms that you may be Estrogen Dominant
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Fluid retention
- Fertility challenges
- Miscarriage
- Headache
- Breast tenderness and lumps
- Heavy, clotty, and/or painful periods
- Lack of periods
- Tiredness
5 Tips to Help You Overcome Estrogen Dominance
And of course, these are natural PCOS treatments too:
- Focus on weight loss (if needed), as this can encourage ovulation.
- Focus on insulin-sensitising steps, such as avoiding carbs in the evening, reducing refined carbohydrates, and taking fish oil, magnesium, and chromium.
- Decrease your stress.
- There are supplements you can take to improve ovulation.
- Encourage removal of excessive estrogen (eat organic, don’t drink water from a warm plastic bottle, complete an estrogen detox).
If you’d like to know even more about estrogen dominance? In our article Estrogen Dominance and PCOS: What It Is & What To Do About, we walk you through what it is, the details of what causes it, and how to manage it naturally.
From PCOS to perfect health, with love,
Dr. Rebecca Harwin
The PCOS Expert
Chiropractor & Bestselling Author of
Conquer Your PCOS Naturally
www.ConquerYourPCOSNaturally.com
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