Jun 02 2008
What causes Estrogen Dominance
Xeno-Oestrogens are chemicals present in our environment that mimic oestrogen in the body. They are far stronger acting in the body having 15 – 50 times the potency of natural oestrogens. The addition of this unwanted, cumulative, synthetic steroidal hormone is believed to have dire consequences within our bodies, which directly interferes with the normal function of our Endocrine System. Our body is fooled into thinking it is real estrogen and acts as if there is an estrogen excess in the system creating major hormone havoc.
Some main symptoms of Oestrogen Dominance are:
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Anxiety and panic attacks Breast tenderness/ Fibrocystic breasts Cancer of breasts/ uterus Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Cravings/ Eating disorders Depression / Post-natal depression Emotional mood swings and aggressive outbursts Fibroids Hair loss Hot flushes/ Night sweats Hypoglycaemia Infertility Water retention |
Low self esteem/ low confidence Migraines Miscarriages Menopause Obsessive behaviour Over weight PCO (Poly cystic ovaries) Pre-menstrual syndrome Period and ovulation cramps Self mutilation Skin disorders Vaginal thinning Insomnia Irritability |
Oestrogen and Progesterone need to be in balance with each other for the reproductive system to stay healthy. If oestrogen levels get to high, oestrogen dominance occurs in the body.
What contains Xenoestrogens:
- Petrochemicals Body Products – Aqueous cream / liquid paraffin / mineral oil / petroleum jelly Petrochemical plastic
- Pollution
- Pesticides
- Poultry / meat / dairy
- Products for cleaning
- Synthetic hormones
Heavy Metals, Adrenal Stress and Toxic Foods are all influences that can strain the endocrine system, which can add to estrogen dominance.
