High estrogen is not a very popular topic for menopausal women these days.

In fact, the hottest topic in menopause is low estrogen, but what about all the women experiencing high estrogen symptoms?

Typically, women in perimenopause (the early stages of menopause) experience symptoms of estrogen dominance before they experience symptoms of low estrogen.

Because? During this time, our progesterone levels are low. Progesterone is a hormone that balances estrogen, so a low progesterone level allows estrogen to dominate and we experience estrogen dominance symptoms, even if our estrogen levels are normal.

1. Weight gain

The average perimenopausal and menopausal woman gains 5 to 12 pounds.

Oh! Too much estrogen can slow down your metabolism and enlarge the fat cells in your belly and thighs.

Stay away from refined carbs, get involved in an exercise program you love, and eat your vegetables.

2. Tender breasts

Oh! This is not fun. It’s hard to function when your breasts hurt. You’ve probably noticed that as your menstrual cycle progresses, your breasts tend to ache just before you get your period. This is when your estrogen level rises and your breasts become fuller and more fluid-filled. All of that makes our breasts sensitive.

It’s a little more difficult to predict breast pain if you’re perimenopausal and have irregular periods.

Incorporating omega-3 fats, fruits, vegetables, and high-fiber foods into your diet will help you feel better.

3. Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are the most common type of fibroid found in women. They are noncancerous growths of tissue and muscle in the uterus.

Although they are not cancerous, they can cause bleeding and other unpleasant symptoms. Also, in a very small number of cases, uterine fibroids can pose an elevated risk of cancer, so see your doctor!

Excess estrogen promotes the growth of uterine fibroids just like high blood pressure and obesity.

4. Fatigue

Extreme tiredness is another symptom of high estrogen. Fatigue can manifest as exhaustion, or you could have headaches, joint pain, muscle aches, or fever.

After being tired for a long time, it’s easy to become depressed, so see your doctor and discuss treatment options if you feel constantly tired.

5. Headaches

While the exact cause of menopausal headaches and migraines is hard to pin down, it’s clear that changing hormones and too much estrogen can cause our heads to race.

Some birth control pills can cause headaches in addition to not getting enough sleep and excess caffeine and chocolate.

Many women use the herb, feverfew, to lessen menopausal migraines.

Aid!

Raising your progesterone level will help treat these symptoms.

You can use progesterone cream by rubbing 1/2 to 1/4 teaspoon on your face, thighs, stomach, or neck once a day. Progesterone cream will also help your skin look fresh and smooth, so there is an added benefit to using it!