Estrogen is known as the female hormone. It helps kickstart sexual development and, along with progesterone, affects a woman's reproductive system. According to Healthline, when your body has the proper hormone balance, your body functions the way it is meant to. However, if you have a hormone imbalance, it can cause a lot of wacky things to happen. One example of this is estrogen dominance.



What Is Estrogen Dominance?

While estrogen is a normal part of all bodies, when your body has more estrogen than progesterone, it is referred to as estrogen dominance. Some symptoms of estrogen dominance in women are:

• bloating
• swelling and tenderness in your breasts
• fibrocystic lumps in your breasts
• decreased sex drive
• irregular menstrual periods
• increased symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
• mood swings
• headaches
• anxiety and panic attacks
• weight gain
• hair loss
• cold hands or feet
• insomnia
• sleepiness or fatigue
• issues with memory

In men, estrogen dominance can manifest as infertility, Gynecomastia, and erectile dysfunction.

Risk of Breast Cancer

Having estrogen dominance makes you more at risk of breast cancer. Essentially, breast cells can attach themselves to estrogen. The estrogen then fuels the growth of these cells. If they become cancerous, it can spread quickly. This is why it is essential to be checked for estrogen dominance. It can give you an early idea that breast cancer could be possible.

Thermography and Identifying Estrogen Dominance

According to ThermApproach, thermography is helpful in identifying estrogen dominance. It is able to detect physiological changes linked to cancer while it is still at a cellular level. It detects it even before a mammogram can. Another benefit of thermography is the ability to detect lymphatic congestion, which is also a precursor to disease.

At CT Thermography, we want to help you with your thermography needs. Contact us today for more information.