Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health Menopause: The Estrogen Dominance Dilemma - AI Podcast
Apr 12, 2025
Menopausal women may face estrogen dominance, even with low blood levels. Recent studies reveal hormone replacement therapy can exacerbate this condition by increasing estrogen in fat tissues. It's vital to maintain a proper balance between estrogen and progesterone for optimal health. Environmental factors, like seed oils and endocrine disruptors, contribute to rising estrogen levels. The podcast offers practical tips for managing menopause naturally, including dietary changes and natural progesterone supplementation.
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Estrogen Dominance in Menopause
- Menopausal women often experience estrogen dominance, not deficiency, despite lower blood estrogen levels.
- Tissue estrogen levels can remain high or increase, creating an imbalance relative to progesterone.
HRT's Impact on Estrogen and Androgens
- HRT significantly increases estrogen in fat tissues, lowering androgen levels and skewing hormone balance.
- The estrogen-to-androgen ratio in fat tissues can increase substantially with HRT use.
Causes of Estrogen Dominance
- Even without HRT, menopausal women can exhibit estrogen dominance based on progesterone-to-estrogen ratios.
- Environmental factors, like EDCs and seed oils, contribute to heightened estrogenic activity.