signs of estrogen dominance? - Menopause Message Board

miller01 · 03-08-2004, 03:12 PM

Can anyone tell me the signs for estrogen dominance?

I am 39 yo who has been dx'd with hypo thyroidism three years ago. I am wondering if they have me misdx'd for something else, or at least part of the total problem. My periods are "slimy" and I feel like total crap when I am on them. I have never had this problem. I have gone to gyn and he prescribed me provera, 20 mg a day, for 10 days. I haven't taken them because I don't want my hypo symptoms to worsen (depressed, anxious, fatigued, etc). I don't need that, who does?

Am I doing myself wrong not to take the Provera??? HELP!!!!

I have gone to alternative med doctor and he says not to take it. I am being tested for menopause: estriol and progesterone levels. I don't know results yet. But as I am having my period now I feel sooo bad.

I don't want to have regrets for not taking it....HELP!!!

Thanks!

csoar2004 · 03-08-2004, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by miller01

Can anyone tell me the signs for estrogen dominance?

I am 39 yo who has been dx'd with hypo thyroidism three years ago. I am wondering if they have me misdx'd for something else, or at least part of the total problem. My periods are "slimy" and I feel like total crap when I am on them. I have never had this problem. I have gone to gyn and he prescribed me provera, 20 mg a day, for 10 days. I haven't taken them because I don't want my hypo symptoms to worsen (depressed, anxious, fatigued, etc). I don't need that, who does?

Am I doing myself wrong not to take the Provera??? HELP!!!!

I have gone to alternative med doctor and he says not to take it. I am being tested for menopause: estriol and progesterone levels. I don't know results yet. But as I am having my period now I feel sooo bad.

I don't want to have regrets for not taking it....HELP!!!

Thanks!

The symptoms and conditions associated with estrogen dominance are:

Accelerated aging
Autoimmune disorders such as lupus
Breast tenderness
Confused thinking
Decreased sex drive
Depression
Fat gain, especially around the abdomen, hips and thighs
Fatigue
Fibrocystitis
Gallbladder disease
Headaches
Hypoglycemia
Increased blood clotting (increased risk of stroke)
Irritability/mood swings
Loss of bone density
Memory loss
Metabolism sluggish/slowed
Osteoporosis
PCOS
PMS
Thyroid dysfuntion much like hypothyroidism
Uterine fibroids & cancer
Water retention

Check out Dr. John Lee's books.
Good luck!

miller01 · 03-08-2004, 08:06 PM

And how is it dx'd, prevented and cured??? Thanks for your input!!!
I really appreciate it!!! SO SO MUCH!

csoar2004 · 03-08-2004, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by miller01

And how is it dx'd, prevented and cured??? Thanks for your input!!!
I really appreciate it!!! SO SO MUCH!

Well, you need to reduce/eliminate estrogen/estrogen-mimic exposure (the stuff is in beef and other meat animals who are fed hormones/steroids...go organic!) Become informed...find out which plastics, soaps, pesticides, etc. are most common bioestrogens and start changing your environment.
Get a high quality progesterone cream (one with micronized progestin).
Surf for information, get Dr. Lee's books, and Nutrition books by Ann Louise Gittleman (Before the Change, SuperNutrition for Menopause, etc.). Educate yourself on the condition and on eating a diet not only free of bio & xeno-estrogens, but one that balances your hormones.

Good luck!

charli
203/146/146 and feeling just peachy!

Belle2003 · 03-09-2004, 12:31 AM

So then you should not eat soy because it has phytoestrogen and would increase any estrogen dominance?