Oestrogen Dominance
Natural progesterone is produced by the corpus luteum after
ovulation and balances the side effects of otherwise unopposed
oestrogen. Under influences of anovulatory cycles, menopause
stress and dietary antagonists, progesterone production ceases
or is suppressed and the effects of Oestrogen Dominance, can be
observed. Many women experience otherwise unexplained weight
gain from the lack of progesterone that is required for proper
thyroid function.
It is also important that we distinguish Natural Progesterone
from Yam Extract and from its counterparts in the drug industry
- PROGESTINS.
Although these drugs are commonly referred to as
progesterone, this is a misnomer, they are synthetic. In some
ways they mimic the effects of progesterone in the body, but in
other important ways they gravely interfere with natural
progesterone and can create and exacerbate hormone related
health problems, and be a primary contributor to the condition
referred to as Oestrogen Dominance, some symptoms of which
include:
| Increased Body Fat |
Interference with Thyroid Hormone Activity |
| Depression |
Headaches |
| Lack of Energy |
Salt and Fluid Retention |
| Bloating |
Blood Sugar Irregularities |
| Reduced Oxygen, all Cells |
Decreased Libido (Sex Drive) |
| Loss of Zinc/Retention of Copper |
Excessive Blood Clotting |
| Increased Risk of Breast Cancer |
Reduced Vascular Tone |
| Increased Risk of Endometrial Cancer |
Endometriosis |
| Uterine Cramping |
Infertility |
| Restraint of Osteoclast Bone Building Function |
Aging Acceleration |
| Dry Eyes/Dry or Coarse Skin |
Allergies (Asthma, Rashes, Sinus etc) |
| Early Menstruation Onset |
Anger/Irritability |
| Fibrocystic Breasts |
Breast Tenderness |
| Gallbladder Disease |
Breast Swelling |
| Breast Tenderness |
Hair Loss |
| Poor Hair Condition |
Cervical dysplasia |
| Acute Headaches/Migraines |
Cold Hands and Feet |
| Fatigue |
Foggy Thinking |
| Cravings for Sweets/Candy |
Hypoglycaemia |
| Increased Risk of Autoimmune Disorders |
PMT/PMS |
| Irregular Periods |
Insomnia |
| Restlessness |
Panic Attacks |
| Polycystic Ovaries |
Prostate Cancer |
| Joint Pain |
Muscle Pain |
| Lethargy Weakness |
Sluggish Metabolism |
| Unexplained Weight Gain Despite Dieting and Exercise |
Loss of Esteem |
| Unexplained Anxiousness |
Anxiety Attacks |
| Mood Swings |
Slurred or Slow Speech |
| Magnesium Deficiency |
Uterine Cancer |
| Miscarriage |
Osteoporosis |
| Uterine Fibroids |
Vertigo |
| Premenopausal Bone Loss |
Zinc Deficiency |
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