Dr. Kenton Bruice MD

Women's Hormonal Health

Estrogen Dominance — Symptoms & Treatment in Denver

Estrogen dominance occurs when estrogen is high relative to progesterone — causing heavy periods, weight gain, mood swings, and fibrocystic symptoms.

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Common Signs & Symptoms

  • !Heavy or prolonged periods
  • !Breast tenderness
  • !Mood swings and anxiety
  • !Water retention
  • !Weight gain around hips and thighs
  • !Uterine fibroids
  • !PMS
  • !Low libido

What Causes This?

  • Insufficient progesterone
  • Excess body fat — aromatization
  • Xenoestrogens from plastics and pesticides
  • Poor estrogen metabolism
  • Stress-driven progesterone depletion

Treatment Approaches

Progesterone Restoration

Directly opposes estrogen's stimulatory effects.

Liver & Gut Support

Estrogen is detoxified through the liver and excreted via the gut.

Weight Optimization

Reducing body fat lowers peripheral estrogen production.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have estrogen dominance if my estrogen level is normal?

Yes — it's about the ratio of estrogen to progesterone, not absolute estrogen levels.

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