What is Estrogen Dominance? Does it Matter? | Symptoms, Misdiagnosis & What Really Helps

Board-certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, breaks down the truth about "estrogen dominance"—what it really means, why it's not a true diagnosis, and how many women are being misdiagnosed and mistreated. She explains the science of estrogen and progesterone, the importance of timing in hormone testing, and the real causes behind hormonal imbalances like PCOS, perimenopause, and poor estrogen metabolism.

Questions Answered:

What is estrogen dominance?

Is estrogen dominance a real medical diagnosis?

How do hormones typically work in a normal menstrual cycle?

What happens when an egg matures?

How does estrogen impact the body?

Why is daily progesterone treatment problematic?

What can cause elevated estrogen levels?

How do weight and PCOS affect estrogen?

What role does perimenopause play in estrogen levels?

How do liver and gut health impact estrogen metabolism?

What symptoms might indicate estrogen dominance?

Is progesterone cream always the right treatment?

How can someone naturally support hormone balance?

When should someone seek medical evaluation?

What are the key takeaways about estrogen dominance?