Are your hormones secretly sabotaging your health?

If you’re constantly bloated, exhausted, moody, or gaining weight despite doing “everything right,” your body might be trying to tell you something—and high estrogen could be the reason why.

Estrogen dominance is a silent disruptor. It often goes undiagnosed, yet it affects thousands of women (and men) every year—impacting everything from your menstrual cycle to your metabolism, mood, and sleep.

At Progressive Medical Center, we see this all the time: patients who are told their labs look “normal” but still feel anything but. The good news? When we address the root cause, the results are life-changing.

What Is Estrogen Dominance?

Estrogen dominance occurs when estrogen levels are too high relative to progesterone, another key hormone that helps balance its effects. This doesn’t always mean you have high estrogen on labs—it can also mean your progesterone is too low, tipping the scales.

While estrogen is essential for reproduction, bone health, and mood regulation, too much of it—especially in the absence of adequate progesterone—can lead to a variety of unwanted symptoms.

Common Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance

If you’ve been dealing with any of the following symptoms, estrogen dominance may be a factor:

• Bloating or water retention

• Mood swings, irritability, or anxiety

• Weight gain (especially in the hips, thighs, or lower belly)

• Breast tenderness or swelling

• Irregular or heavy periods

• Fatigue or brain fog

• Headaches or migraines

• Trouble sleeping

• PMS that feels worse with age

Many of these symptoms are brushed off as “normal,” but they’re actually red flags that your hormones need support.

Root Causes of Estrogen Dominance

Hormonal imbalances are rarely random. At Progressive Medical Center, we look for root causes behind elevated estrogen, such as:

1. Poor Liver Detoxification

Your liver is responsible for breaking down and clearing used hormones. If it’s overburdened or sluggish, estrogen can recirculate in your body.

2. Gut Imbalance (Dysbiosis)

An imbalanced microbiome or low beneficial bacteria can impair the breakdown and excretion of estrogen. This leads to a process called “estrogen reabsorption.”

3. Chronic Stress

Ongoing stress can deplete progesterone and elevate cortisol, creating a state of relative estrogen dominance even if your estrogen is normal.

4. Exposure to Xenoestrogens

These are synthetic chemicals that mimic estrogen, found in plastics, pesticides, personal care products, and more.

5. Poor Diet or Excess Body Fat

A diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase inflammation and estrogen production. Adipose tissue (body fat) also produces estrogen, so excess weight can further fuel imbalance.

How to Naturally Clear Excess Estrogen

Fortunately, there are natural and effective ways to support your body’s ability to detox and rebalance:

1. Support Liver Detox

• Eat cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts)

• Drink plenty of filtered water

• Consider gentle detox supplements like DIM, calcium d-glucarate, or milk thistle (only under supervision of a practitioner)

2. Heal the Gut

• Take a high-quality probiotic

• Reduce inflammatory foods (sugar, gluten, processed oils)

• Add fiber to support regular bowel movements

3. Manage Stress

• Try daily meditation, yoga, or breathwork

• Support your adrenals with rest, B vitamins, and adaptogens if needed

• Prioritize 7–9 hours of sleep each night

4. Reduce Xenoestrogen Exposure

• Avoid plastic containers (especially when heating food)

• Choose organic produce when possible

• Switch to clean, non-toxic skincare and household products

5. Balance with Functional Testing

At Progressive Medical Center, we use comprehensive hormone panels and advanced diagnostics to uncover your exact imbalances—not just guess based on symptoms. From there, we personalize a treatment plan that may include nutrition, detox support, bioidentical hormones, and lifestyle strategies.

Final Thoughts: Don’t Ignore the Signs

If you’ve been told “your labs are normal” but still feel off, estrogen dominance could be the missing piece.

You don’t have to live with bloating, fatigue, or emotional ups and downs. With a root-cause approach and personalized care, hormonal harmony is possible—and you deserve to feel your best.