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Do you feel bloated, moody, or constantly tired — even though your blood tests say everything’s “normal”? You may be dealing with estrogen dominance, a hormonal imbalance where estrogen levels are too high relative to progesterone.
This silent disruptor affects women of all ages — and it’s more common now than ever due to stress, synthetic hormones, and toxins in our environment. In this blog, we’ll break down the signs of estrogen dominance, what causes it, and how to fix it naturally.
Estrogen dominance happens when:
It can occur even if your estrogen levels are technically “normal”, because progesterone is low — leading to symptoms.
Excess estrogen thickens the uterine lining, making periods longer, heavier, and more painful.
Mood swings, anxiety, irritability, and breast tenderness before your period? That’s often estrogen overpowering progesterone.
Estrogen encourages fat storage — especially in the lower body.
You may feel puffy or swollen before your period due to estrogen’s effect on salt and fluid balance.
These estrogen-fuelled growths are common signs of imbalance and often go hand-in-hand with estrogen dominance.
Too much estrogen impacts serotonin and GABA — your calming brain chemicals.
Especially mid-cycle or before your period. Estrogen stimulates breast tissue.
High estrogen + low progesterone = hormonal imbalance that often kills desire.
Hormonal headaches are common when estrogen fluctuates or dominates.
Estrogen affects thyroid function and cortisol levels, making you feel sluggish or unfocused.
Estrogen dominance doesn’t happen randomly — it’s often triggered by:
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High stress = low progesterone = relative estrogen dominance.
Estrogen is removed through your stool — constipation = recirculation.
If your symptoms are persistent, worsen, or affect your quality of life, it’s time for proper hormone testing and expert support. Many women are misdiagnosed with depression or given the pill when they need deeper, root-cause care.
Ask Dr Olz can help you test and treat estrogen dominance naturally — from anywhere in South Africa.
Q: Can estrogen dominance affect fertility?
Yes. It can disrupt ovulation, progesterone levels, and endometrial health — making conception harder.
Q: Is estrogen dominance only a problem before menopause?
No. It can affect teens, women on birth control, postpartum moms, and even women in menopause (especially if unbalanced HRT is used).
Q: How long does it take to balance estrogen naturally?
With consistent lifestyle and supplement changes, many women feel improvement within 6–12 weeks.
Estrogen dominance is common — but it’s not normal. Your body is wise, and when it’s overloaded with estrogen, it lets you know. The good news? You can take back control, naturally and effectively.
Let AskDrOlz guide your journey to balanced hormones, vibrant energy, and emotional stability — with expert tools, testing, and supplements designed just for you.
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