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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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- Research indicates that menopausal women often face estrogen dominance despite lower blood estrogen levels, challenging traditional beliefs about hormonal changes during menopause.
- Natural management of menopause involves strategies like reducing seed oils, avoiding endocrine disruptors, and considering progesterone supplementation to balance hormone levels effectively.
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Understanding Estrogen Dominance During Menopause
In menopause, many women may experience estrogen dominance, contrary to the traditional belief that menopause is characterized by low estrogen levels. Research indicates that although estrogen levels in the blood decline, the concentrations in fat tissues can remain stable or even increase, leading to a hormonal imbalance where progesterone levels lag behind. A study revealed that postmenopausal women using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) exhibited significantly elevated estrogen levels in fat tissue, raising concerns about skewed hormone ratios that could complicate the hormonal landscape. As a result, many women, even those not on HRT, can find themselves in a state of estrogen dominance without realizing it.
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