By Dr Wendy Myers
February 18, 2013

“In the past 40 years, the rates of estrogen-related disorders and cancer in both sexes have reached epidemic proportions never seen before in history. Today, we see the age of puberty dropping precipitously to as low as 8 years of age, endometriosis afflicting 10% of all perimenopausal women, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) afflicting close to 30% of perimenopausal women, uterine fibroids affecting close to 25% of women from age 35 to 50, and breast cancer afflicting close to 10% of all women. Men, women, and children today are notably fatter due to the effects of excess estrogen.
We now know that the common thread in all these seemingly separate, but related diseases such as those mentioned above is a little known condition called estrogen dominance syndrome. The underlying problem is a relative excess of estrogen coupled with a deficiency in progesterone. Estrogen dominance syndrome affects 50% of women over 35 years old.”
Symptoms in Women

Swollen breasts
Swollen hands and feet
Impatience, irritability, bossiness
Cramps
Periods cease or are irregular
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Migraines
Fibroids
Ovarian cysts
Endometriosis
Fibrocystic breast disease
Fatigue
Weight gain
Breast Cancer
Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or syndrome (PCOS)
Autoimmune conditions
Low blood sugar problems
Infertility problems

Xenoestrogens
“Xenoestrogens are estrogenic chemicals produced industrially. They are substances that mimic estrogen in your body. They are everywhere and one of the main reasons why men and women are suffering today. Xenoestrogens contribute to estrogen dominance and must be avoided as much as possible to reverse your symptoms and excess estrogen-related disease.”
“Avoid hormonal birth control methods like the IUD with hormones, the patch, the shot, birth control pills and others. These promote continuously high levels of estrogen. They also promote other health issues like gut bacteria dysbiosis and can result in chronic yeast infections. Additionally, the promote copper dysregulation in the body that causes a whole host of other health conditions. Read this article on Copper Toxicity and this podcast on Copper Dysregulation.”

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