Estrogen Dominance, Explained Simply
May 02, 2025
Because you shouldn’t need a medical degree to understand your body.
You feel bloated, moody, puffy.
Your breasts are tender.
Your cycle is heavier or longer than it used to be.
You’re more anxious.
More tired.
More… off.
And no one seems to be taking it seriously.
You’ve been told:
“Everything looks normal.”
“This is just part of getting older.”
“Try birth control. Maybe an antidepressant.”
But what you might actually be experiencing is something very real, and very common:
Estrogen dominance.
And no—you’re not imagining it.
So What Is Estrogen Dominance?
Estrogen dominance doesn’t always mean you have too much estrogen.
It often means you have too much estrogen relative to progesterone—especially in the second half of your cycle (the luteal phase).
This imbalance can show up as:
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PMS that feels like a tidal wave
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Mood swings, irritability, or anxiety
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Heavy or painful periods
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Breast tenderness or swelling
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Weight gain (especially around the hips and thighs)
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Water retention and bloating
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Brain fog
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Trouble sleeping
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Fatigue that doesn’t lift, even with rest
And it can be made worse by poor detoxification, stress, xenoestrogens (hormone-disrupting chemicals in our environment), and… yep—an overwhelmed nervous system.
The Root Causes of Estrogen Imbalance
This isn’t just a hormone problem. It’s a communication problem between your brain, ovaries, liver, and gut.
Here are a few common root causes:
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Chronic stress (high cortisol blocks progesterone)
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Gut dysbiosis (especially poor estrogen detox via the estrobolome)
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Liver congestion (your liver is responsible for filtering and clearing used estrogens)
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Low magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc (key nutrients for hormonal clearance)
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Endocrine disruptors from plastics, fragrances, pesticides, and non-organic food
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Poor sleep (hello, blood sugar spikes + hormonal chaos)
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Perimenopause (estrogen spikes while progesterone gradually declines)
What Actually Helps?
You don’t need to overhaul your entire life—
but you do need to create a more supportive environment for your hormones to regulate themselves.
Here’s where I often start with clients:
Nourishment
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Cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, kale) to support liver detox
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Ground flaxseed to help bind excess estrogens
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Protein with every meal to stabilize blood sugar
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Filtered water and fiber-rich foods to support elimination
Daily Detox Support
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Dry brushing
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Castor oil packs
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Bitter greens (arugula, dandelion, radicchio)
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Magnesium glycinate + activated B vitamins
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Reduce plastics + synthetic fragrance wherever possible
Nervous System Regulation
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Breathwork or meditation (like Vedic Meditation)
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Gentle movement: walking, stretching, slow strength
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More softness. Less stimulation.
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Give your body the signal: “It’s safe to recalibrate.”
This Isn’t About Perfect Hormones—It’s About Honest Healing
You don’t need to fight your body.
You need to listen to her.
Estrogen isn’t the enemy—she just needs a better support system.
Start small.
Start simple.
Start with what feels nourishing.
And remember: your symptoms are not an inconvenience.
They are information.
Your body isn’t betraying you.
She’s asking to be supported in a new way.
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