Symptoms of Estrogen DominanceBecause it has been proven that excess estrogen or estrogen dominance plays a role in vaginal immune function and promotes the growth of candida yeast in the vagina. I have added this page so you can possibly help yourself in your own diagnosis and yeast infection treatment. Short of testing, which I will get to farther down this page. We can take a look at the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and determine if you do suffer from estrogen dominance. PMS differs from all other disorders because the diagnosis does not depend on the type of symptoms you suffer from, but on the time when your symptoms appear and disappear. Dr. Katharina Dalton of the U.K., a leading specialist who first used the term "premenstrual syndrome" defines it as the presence of recurrent symptoms before menstruation with the complete absence of symptoms after menstruation. Doctors have identified at least 150 symptoms that occur in PMS, but fortunately, because all of us are different, no one has all of them! Among the most common are bloating, headache, backaches, severe grouchiness, depression, breast tenderness, loss of libido and fatigue. Do these symptoms sound familiar? They are also the symptoms offestrogen dominance! If you suffer from pms every month you are probably estrogen dominant. Your menstrual cycle if your hormones were in balance should sneak up on you with very few if any symptoms. Excess estrogen will literally feed candida growth, which is why birth control pills and estrogen replacement therapy put women at a greater risk of developing candida. Part of the problem can be adrenal exhaustion. Symptoms of adrenal exhaustion include extreme fatigue or CFS, irritability, inability to concentrate, frustration, insomnia, addictions to either sweet or salty foods, allergies, nervousness, depression, anxiety, PMS, sensitivity to cold, diabetes and headaches. Chronic low blood pressure can be a key symptom of adrenal exhaustion. The adrenals contribute to about 35 percent of premenopausal female hormones and compromised adrenal function profoundly affects hormonal balance. Progesterone is the primary raw material for producing cortisol. When the glands are in overdrive, the body will divert progesterone to the adrenals to support cortisol production. With reduced progesterone, the body may experience estrogen dominance, i.e. PMS, hot flashes, night sweats, migraines, fibroids, heavy bleeding, breast tenderness, weight gain, etc. Excessive cortisol also blocks progesterone receptors, further contributing to low progesterone. These two imbalances are the primary reasons why adrenal exhaustion leads to estrogen dominance. Restoring adrenal function is a pre-requisite for hormonal balance. Individuals who suspect adrenal exhaustion can determine whether the body is producing healthy levels of adrenal hormones through proper testing. Cortisol levels can be measured with a saliva test that collects at least four samples over 24 hours. Adrenal exhaustion can lead to Hypothyroidism, which is defined as a low performing thyroid. The most common symptoms are unwanted weight gain, depression, low energy and cold intolerance. Thinning hair, sleep disturbance, fatigue, mood swings and low sex drive are also associated with low thyroid. In his book, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause, Dr. John Lee discusses how it became apparent that the taking of thyroid supplements among his women patients was especially common in those with to much estrogen. This is because when estrogen is not counter balanced with progesterone, the estrogen builds up and blocks proper thyroid function creating hypothyroidism. If you suffer from pms you can also test your thyroid yourself to get a better idea if you have to much estrogen or not. What you do is first thing in the morning before you get out of bed is to take your temperature. If it is under 97.5 your thyroid is under performing and it could be because of to much estrogen. The best way to determine estrogen and cortisol levels of course is to take a saliva hormone test to detect estrogen dominance. Saliva hormone testing is the most accurate test with the least amount of false positives. The test should be done on the 19th to 21st day of your cycle and estradiol and progesterone should be measured along with cortisol. If the test result reveals a low progesterone - estradiol ratio, then you are estrogen dominant. If the test shows low cortisol as well then your adrenals are exhausted and this must be corrected before you can balance all other hormones. Excess mercury can also lead to adrenal and thyroid problems not to mention the effect it has on the production of yeast. Yeast is said to be an immune system reaction to to much mercury because it has the ability to absorb its weight in mercury. This process prevents the body from absorbing the mercury into the blood stream. The best way to determine mercury levels is a Fecal Toxic Metals Test. If your results are in the middle range or higher you have a mercury problem and it will need to be addressed. Please see the Recurring Yeast Infection page. to understand how to treat high estrogen levels. To Treat Chronic Yeast Infections Click Here Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products and information contained herein are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases or, medical problems. It is not intended to replace your doctor's recommendations. The information is provided for educational purposes only. Nutritional benefits may vary from one person to another.
|
