Finding ways to cure hot flashes without estrogen is one of the concerns that many menopausal women have. Estrogen has been the traditional treatment for hot flashes and other symptoms and signs related to menopause. Recently, women have been looking for alternatives to estrogen because of its widely-publicized side-effects. In the 1990s, the concept of [...]
Estrogen dominance is a term popularized by Dr. R. Lee – a Harvard trained medical doctor-in the early 90s. From his research, he reached the conclusion that perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms arise as a result of progesterone deficiency. He revolutionized the concept of using estrogen and progesterone for hormone replacement therapy and particularly for treating [...]
Painful or tender breasts will occur in many women at some point in their lives – up to 70%. Sore breasts and nipples are a common problem for many women. They can occur in women of almost any age and there are various different causes of breast pain and swollen, lumpy breasts. Types of breast [...]
Estrogen dominance symptoms include most of the symptoms of menopause you will experience. Symptoms of estrogen dominance include: Irregular periods Irritability Mood swings Bloating Memory loss Sore breasts Migraine headaches Hair loss Weight gain Decreased sex drive Tiredness Sleeplessness Dr. Lee revolutionized the treatment of menopausal (estrogen dominance) symptoms. He concluded that natural progesterone, especially [...]
Estrogen dominance is a term used to describe the hormonal imbalance that exists during perimenopause. (Read about symptoms of menopause and perimenopause here. )To cut a long story short, you ovulate less frequently as you approach menopause. Progesterone is produced in the ovary after ovulation. If there’s no ovulation then there’s no progesterone. However, estrogen [...]
