304. Estrogen Dominance and How It Can Wreck Your Thyroid...Even in Menopause

The thyroid gland...YES it is tremendously affected by estrogen dominance and this really can occur at any age. In this episode, I will break down estrogen dominance...there are a whole host of symptoms that can occur and it can have a direct effect on your thyroid gland itself. First you must know if you are estrogen dominant. As I always say, TEST DON'T GUESS when it comes to your numbers. When you are testing, be sure to look at all the tests to get the full picture...total estrogen, estradiol, estrone, progesterone, pregnenolone, free and total testosterone and DHEA. All these play together so we need to see the full picture. What you must understand is that the more estrogen dominant you become, the more your thyroid gland actually shuts down. The more your thyroid gland shuts down, the more estrogen dominant you become...it becomes very cyclical process. Some of the causes of estrogen dominance include: the use of hormonal contraceptives, environmental factors such as exposure to xenoestrogens (synthetic compounds that mimic estrogen) can also lead to estrogen dominance, certain medical conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity can also contribute to estrogen dominance. Symptoms of estrogen dominance include: weight gain, bloating, mood swings, breast tenderness, and irregular menstrual cycles. Hormone replacement therapy may be prescribed to help balance estrogen and progesterone levels to help treat estrogen dominance. Getting it under control is certainly in your best interest. Shop ALL of Dr.