ovarian cysts estrogen dominance

Fibroids, ovarian cysts, PCOS, and endometriosis are all symptoms of estrogen dominance (high estrogen but low progesterone levels). Ovarian cysts can affect the menstrual cycle. That said, in perimenopause estrogen and progesterone levels are irregular and missed menstrual periods are a symptom.

t, appears you have many clear signs of estrogen dominance. I believe estrogen to progesterone should be 2:1 (according to more naturopath MDs) and that is what I strive for, but definitely get many of the symptoms you list above when my estrogen gets too high. Saw 3 traditional OBGYNs + 2 internists who were of no help to me and their primary solution was BCP then finally got relief from a preventative medicine MD.

t heard of a diet to help this but I do know that estrogen dominance can have a role in it. Google estrogen dominance and you will see some things you can do to help reduce that and some may be food related. Good luck with your recovery.

I had a partial hysterectomy in January of last year due to ovarian cysts and precancerous cells. I am only 29 so my doctor did not think I would have many issues or need to be on hormone therapy. But since then I have gained close to 30 pounds (I have gone from 130 to 160, all or the weight centralized to my stomach- and my breasts have gone from a c cup to an EEE .... ) despite clean eating and exercising regularly.

I have done some reading on iodine inbalances and estrogen dominance being issues. You might want to do some googling in those areas. With the estrogen dominance they suggest you adjust your diet and habits to eliminate things that cause it (antibiotics in meat, fertilizers on vegetables, chemicals in your home, etc.). Good luck with everything.

ve read that estrogen dominance can lead to abdominal bloating, excess white discharge, and breast changes as well. I have never had bad PMS symptoms before this. My period has not come yet, I'm not sure when it will, and I started taking birth control pills today. I am not pregnant, and there is no possibility that I could be. What's causing the delay of my period, and is it the excess estrogen causing all of these changes? What can I do?

Do you have PCOS? Why were you asking? PCOS tends to have estrogen dominance but only cause you may not ovulate then you never get the progesterone you need becasue you did not ovulate. If you have had an US to show and blood work to show you are ovulating it is usually not an issue of estrogen dominance though. Your BBT will show if it is a problem though and if you are Oing or not. Hope this helps!

I'm sorry, but I agree with Trudie.... I am a bit lost. I am betting that you had surgery for pre-cancerous cells on the cervix and now they have found pre-cancerous cells in the ovaries? I guess there is no hard and fast data (that I know of) that connects the two, but I have heard of more connections in the past five years (not many, mind you.... but they always jump out at me)........

I do not know if estrogen dominance affects your TSH, or if estrogen dominance is even an issue with you. It is mentioned in the quote above, which I provided mostly to explain the difference between Total T tests and Free T tests. Good luck submitting your questions to Dr. Lupo. Welcome to the forum, and feel free to ask any questions here that you wish.

I use a rx spray estradiol.But, I thought my probs were due do estrogen dominance. (depression,facial hair growth,acne, high cholesterol, high insulin,weight gain upper body, too much testosterone,breast cysts and probably ovarian cysts). I lost 100 pounds from a gastric bypass but am still about 50 pounds overweight. Do fat cells secrete estrogen? Do I even need estrogen replacement? I used a bioidentical progesterone cream in the past. I was on Yaz birth control before the surgery.

I have read where cysts can be due to estrogen dominance as a result of all the chemicals and hormones in our food. So eating organically might help in the future but won't help your current situation.

Often, women with cysts and endometriosis have very high levels of estrogen. This estrogen dominance can raise your risk for many cancers in addition to causing more cysts. As far as the negative side effects, I agree with the above poster who suggest trying different types of pills to see if one causes less unpleasant symptoms. Good luck!

Having one ovary did put me in estrogen dominance, which was told to me by my new obgyn. Estrogen dominance causes fibroids... after my ovary was removed I was told I had a small fibroid... the size of a gum ball... it was left in because I was told it would give me no issues. After my ovary was removed it had a growth spurt and now one year later it has grown to 11 x 9cm and hurts a great deal.

ve done some reading and have heard that estrogen dominance is often a cause of cysts. Supposedly all the hormones and drugs in the food we eat, plus all the petrochemicals and other chemicals in our environment contribute to our bodies creating too much estrogen. by eating organic and drug free and by stopping our use of items made with chemicals (many of our beauty products, toothpastes, soaps, etc. have very bad things in them) that we can start to reverse the damage in our bodies.

I am trying to explore natural remedies for healing ovarian cysts..I have one (2.6 cm by 3.4 cm) on my left ovary and my Dr is suggesting birth control pills.. anyone heard of any herbs or food items to shrink cysts? Thanks!!

I have been having lower abdomen problems (burning constantly) for about a year. I have been seeing a Gastroenterologist and have numerous test done and have been diagnosed with GERD and Barretts Esophagus and IBS. I take medication and watch what I eat but nothing helps. I had a CT Scan for these problems and it showed a cystic mass on my ovary so I had to go to my Gyn and had a Pelvic Sonogram. I have read that sometimes Ovarian Cancer can have the same symptoms as these other problems.

Hi, i would like to ask you if somebody had low progesterone and estrogen dominance but get worse after progesterone intake? I am not in menopause yet but have hot flashes and severe acid reflux. I think one of the reason is hormonal imbalace. After saliva test i was told i have low adrelas and cortisol, DHNA and progesteron level in comparison to estrogen. I was taking natural progesteron for 1 month but only 50 mg bc i was too drowsy with full pull.

I am sorry you are going through this. I had an ovarian cyst and wish my gynecologist had taken a conservative approach. Instead, I was rushed into surgery and over-treated. Scar tissue is a real risk. And there are other risks such as losing the ovaries and their life-long vital functions. Or even if the ovaries are not removed, the surgery could affect their function.

Might be a large cyst on ovary or fibroid tumor.. Both are from estrogen dominance. Please get another Dr. I suffered years. A simple blood test will tell them if your hormones are off and an ultrasound can tell if fibroid or ovarian. I hope it helps you and no you can't get pregnant like that.

You exhibit estrogen dominance symptoms, caused by an elevated Estradiol to Progesterone Ratio. Also you may want to look into OAT ( Ovarian-Adrenal-Thyroid) Axis imbalance. Caution: Conventional Medical Doctors may keep you in limbo as they do not fully recognize these conditions.

I have never had normal periods and have suffered from ovarian cysts. My husband and I have conceived a child once in our five year marriage and miscarried. My only consolation after receiving my bloodwork results was that they were taken midcycle by chance because I started my period two weeks later. My FSH was 23.9 and my LH was 101. The doctor said my estradiol/TSH/progesterone were normal. He did a pelvic U/S and found a cyst on my right ovary and two on my left.

I know when I suffered from my ovarian cysts that I would get pain in the crook of my leg from the pressure. since you have had a complete hysterectomy I doubt that could be the problem unless an ovarian remnant was left behind. Wish I could help more there. I am also dealing with swelling in my ankles/feet/hands. My doctor has run arthritis tests and no dice and a host of other things. The only thing that came back is that my thyroid hormones are off.

Unfortunately, I also think this answer is no. Theoretically, estrogen dominance can contribute to breast cancer but who knows what reduced risk you have by having a TAH/BSO. It doesn't sound like you are taking HRT but if you did your risk goes up not down. After being dx. with ovca I am also concerned about breast cancer risk. Unfortunately, my gyn/onc doesn't check anything above the waist so it takes another dr. to check for breast cancer. Best wishes for a cancer free future!

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