Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #60 on: October 24, 2006, 01:12:53 AM » by crystal

Well, most of the seizures that I have had over the last years have been during the last two weeks of September or first two weeks of October. Now, that is the grand mals(full blown) and that is not to say that there has not been any seizure activity any other time. When I was pregnant with my last child, who will be four years old in a couple of weeks, both my OB and my naturopath thought I should be able to go off of my progesterone after the first trimester. NOT the case! I had some seizure activity within a very short time (and this was in the early summer). So, I went back on for the rest of the pregnancy and then tripled my dosage once our daughter was born. It has been quite a trip! A couple of years ago, my OB put me on birth control to take care of some weird bleeding. Within five days I had seizure activity. Too much estrogen, I guess. We have tried many variations of treatment and dosage. The regiment that my naturo has me on right now is working for the weird bleeding and usually takes care of all seizure activity. We aren't certain why it was all out of whack a couple of weeks ago. I was very physically tired due to an intense two week job that I take on every year. Long hours, little sleep, bad food. Maybe the combination of all of that caused the inflammation overdrive, thus the seizures. I am going to talk to my naturo about her take on the whole idea that it could merely be inflammation. I do take Omega 3 and turmeric, as I mentioned prior. Anyway, I am rambling. I am thankful to have you all with whom I can bounce this around. Just verbalizing it helps me to sort it out in my own head. (Besides, I am still kind of high in the drift factor due to the latest seizures. Cheesy

) Well, bless you all!

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #61 on: October 24, 2006, 11:33:03 AM » by linemansgirl

Whew! Hopefully I have finally found what is wrong with me! In another thread SC posted all of the symptoms of Estrogen Dominance. I turned 27 years old two weeks ago and I have 2/3 of the Moderate symptoms and 1 of the Severe. Yikes!!! I already drink raw milk and I have just found a source for farm eggs. Now storebought meat and soy are both out the door. I have been taking EPO for a couple of months because of symptoms that people were talking about in another thread that it helped relieve. It has helped quite a bit. Now maybe I can solve the REAL problem. Should I have my progesterone tested before I try making the wild yam cream or just give it a shot?

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« Reply #62 on: October 24, 2006, 03:53:40 PM » by linemansgirl

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #63 on: October 24, 2006, 06:14:54 PM » by dara

What happens if we just make a tea out of dried wild yam?

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #64 on: October 24, 2006, 07:12:14 PM » by herbnurse

You might try taking a Dr. Christopher's Formula for "Female Reproductive". It help balance and heal the female reproductive organs so they work properly. Some health food stores carry them.

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #65 on: October 24, 2006, 09:34:34 PM » by healthybratt

Quote from: dara on October 24, 2006, 06:14:54 PM

What happens if we just make a tea out of dried wild yam?

I'd be interested. I took the plunge and ordered some today.

I'd also like any input on suggested dosage/daily routine for estrogen dominance/fibroid cyst. I have had a tubal ligation and have a lengthy cycle due to the cyst. I'm trying to heal the cyst and balance my hormones, but not sure which part of the month would be best (prior, during or after ovulation).

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #66 on: October 25, 2006, 07:36:16 AM » by Elizab04

My MIL told me that the reason it is better to use a wild yam cream is it goes directly into your blood stream. When you eat it or take a supplement nutrients can be lost in digestion.

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« Reply #67 on: October 25, 2006, 09:43:18 AM » by healthybratt

Quote from: Elizab04 on October 25, 2006, 07:36:16 AM

My MIL told me that the reason it is better to use a wild yam cream is it goes directly into your blood stream. When you eat it or take a supplement nutrients can be lost in digestion.

I did read that there could be certain problems with liver congestion as well. I had forgotton.

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #68 on: October 27, 2006, 08:58:52 PM » by Fallmom

Can anyone tell me how to find out which hormone is out of balance? I have had all the same issues, and this month had a very painful ovulation with a ruptured cyst. I have had blodd tests before that always come back "normal" . Do you have to test throughout the month? I take Supermom, red raspberry leaf capsules and Evening primrose oil...i thought I was covered, but this month I have been a mess regardless. I appreciate nay tips. Huh

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« Reply #69 on: October 27, 2006, 10:05:15 PM » by mykidsmom

Fallmom,

A saliva test is much more accurate then blood tests. Saliva tests can measure the amount of hormones not bound in the blood. Blood tests measure bound hormones. You can order a saliva test from www.salivatest.com. It's spendy for the whole test but if you don't need the cortisol tests you can just get the progesterone, estrogen, testosterone tests and it's much cheaper.

Patti

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #70 on: December 12, 2006, 09:34:19 PM » by Beth in Idaho

I am so confused about this....Someone told me I must be estrogen dominant but fully do not understand what that means..I started taking progesterone last month ....at first it gave me a severe headache...then it got better...I put weight on the first month...Then this month I am gaining weight again... Angry

and....I am not feeling any better! I just feel like I am barely holding on here and that I have one good day a month....I am taking 2 TBS of clo a day....would love any help with some things I could do to get back on track.....Thanks! Beth in Idaho

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #71 on: December 13, 2006, 12:15:53 AM » by mykidsmom

Beth,

Progesterone is a difficult thing to calculate. One of the problems with it is that the symptoms of too much are also symptoms of too little. If you're gaining weight I'd think you're using too much. When I started progesterone I lost 27lbs without batting an eyelash. It took just over a month for that to happen. That's part of the reason a saliva test is hepful because it can tell you how much progesterone you need.

Another thing I just found out (although I've noticed before there are lots of differences on this board) is that some doctors prescribe progesterone (bio or otherwise) for days 15-28 (or 29 or 30 - however long your normal cycle is) and some prescribe it for days 8-28 or 29 (or however long your normal cycle is). I have been on both now. I was on the day 8-29 for over a year and I just recently started the day 15-29 (I have a 29 day cycle). My general feeling is I do much better using days 15-29 and using EPO twice a day for the entire month.

If you don't get tested to figure out exactly how much you need then you will have to fool around with the dose you're using and adjust it as your symptoms get better/worse. If you're doing like I was (days 8-28) then try doing days 15-28 and see if that makes a difference.

It seems there are some differences of opinion about where in the cycle this should be taken so I guess you'll just have to experiment with your body. I do know that when I started progesterone I never got headaches. I felt great right away. I only got headaches once I went off of the cream.

Hope this helps.

patti

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #72 on: December 26, 2006, 10:34:39 PM » by Beth in Idaho

Hi Patti....I took it for 2 months...and did it different for both cycles...one starting at about day 8 and one starting at about day 15 The first month I took like 1/4 tsp the next month went down to 1/8 tsp...really noticed no difference.....weight gain...both months...as well as very sad feelings...I did not take it this month and felt alot better...so not sure what is going on...I will save for the saliva tests though so I know for sure what I need! Thanks for your input! Beth in Idaho

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #73 on: December 27, 2006, 01:47:15 AM » by mykidsmom

Beth,

There's two things you might try. First, while you're taking a break from the progesterone cream, try taking evening primrose twice a day for the next month. I take mine at breakfast and dinner. It's cheap and I have found it very helpful.

Second. AFTER you do a saliva test and confirm whether or not you are low in progesterone, try a different dosing method. Since the biggest issue with transdermals is consistant dosing all the time, try taking an empty syringe and putting the cream in the syringe. Then dispense the EXACT same amount (usually 1 mL) each time you use it. Hopefully, you will at least get more accurate dosing with this. But honestly, I'd wait first to see if you need it because while wild yam may be natural - natural stuff (herbs, etc) are still "drugs" to a certain extent and can still be used incorrectly. If you don't need progesterone, you will do your body more harm then good.

When you order the saliva test you only need the $150 test. Unless you know you have fatigued adrenal glands there really isn't a need for you to take the 4 tube test and pay the extra money. Also, ZRT will go over your test results with you if you don't understand them (although I find them to be very clear).

All the best,

patti

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« Reply #74 on: December 27, 2006, 03:52:46 PM » by mamaof7

I'm a "first-time-poster". After reading these estrogen dominance posts, I have a question about males becoming estrogen dominant. (I know that sounds funny....note...my husband is NOT "feminine"). My husband came down with Graves Disease (hyperthyroid) this summer/fall. We are opting to treat this naturally. He did the expanded male hormone panel (saliva) that showed his progesterone levels to be quite high (all "-ones"...(estrogens) were high). He has symptoms of being estrogen dominant (lumps under nipples that are very tender... swollen male parts). He went to our natural doctor who muscle tested him, and among other supplements, has him taking the ReLiv product which is soy based. This has always puzzled me, because of what I know of soy. He has responded positively to the ReLiv product as far as some of the Graves Disease symptoms, but the hormone symptoms are still there. The question always remains...did the hormone imbalance cause the Graves Disease, or did Graves Disease cause the hormone imbalance. Maybe it makes no difference. We are having a hard time finding a natural doctor to treat the hormone imbalance. There is a natural doctor in North Carolina whom we are doing a phone consultation with in January. We hope he can help. Any thoughts..especially on taking this ReLiv product?

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« Reply #75 on: December 27, 2006, 11:06:37 PM » by herbalmom

Quote from: mamaof7 on December 27, 2006, 03:52:46 PM

This doesn't sound strange at all. There are so many female hormones in food & so many things in our environment work as female hormones in the body that it's becoming a problem w/more & more men but many don't realize what's going on. Optimal Natural Health works w/balancing men's hormones as well as woman's. The web site is: www.optimalnaturalhealth.com. Although their web site doesn't mention men's hormone imbalance, I have heard Leilani Tejeda, the founder, speak about it before. I'm sure that she could lead you in the right direction. You should probably e-mail her. HTH~herbalmom

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« Reply #76 on: December 27, 2006, 11:49:58 PM » by SC

More men are developing breast cancer. IMO, this is due to the environmental and food-source estrogens that are so prevalent today.

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #77 on: December 28, 2006, 12:49:38 AM » by mykidsmom

I've personally seen folks really helped by the Reliv products but I am still very skeptical of giving folks something soy based (or any soy for that matter). I just think there are too many risks. I just finished reading the 3rd part of a 5 part series on soy and what it does to the body at www.worldnetdaily.com. You might have to hunt for the guy's articles because I'm not sure what the exact link is but these are excellent. Although his research says that soy products don't appear to affect men after puberty in terms of femaleness it does affect their lebido. And my guess is an excess of soy after puberty would still cause hormonal issues. But he hasn't gotten that far in his writing yet.

I think you are doing the right thing by finding someone who can help with his hormones as well as the Graves Disease. If you're interested, my naturapath does phone consults and has done an excellent job in getting my hormones back into balance over the past 6 months or so. I'm still on supplementation but as we stop and retest every so often we are seeing my body kick back into production normally. But it does take time. She will work off of whatever saliva tests and lab tests you've already had done.

I would be very suspicious of your hubs progesterone being so high. I guess the first and best thing you can do while you're working on the hormone issues and Graves is make sure you are eating a non-hormone/non-antibiotic diet. That will help to start the healing process. You don't mention if you already are doing that but I wanted to throw that out there just in case.

Patti

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #78 on: December 28, 2006, 11:40:11 AM » by healthybratt

Quote from: mamaof7 on December 27, 2006, 03:52:46 PM

The question always remains...did the hormone imbalance cause the Graves Disease, or did Graves Disease cause the hormone imbalance. Maybe it makes no difference. We are having a hard time finding a natural doctor to treat the hormone imbalance. There is a natural doctor in North Carolina whom we are doing a phone consultation with in January. We hope he can help. Any thoughts..especially on taking this ReLiv product?

They may be connected and they may be separate illnesses altogether, but one thing for sure is that Graves is another autoimmune disease. Hormone imbalance can be a contributor, but the main causes have been found to be lack of fat (omega 3s) in the diet and overabundance of candida/yeast due to a diet high in refined sugars.

If this were my husband, I would cut out ALL soy. Attempt to buy only organic meats without hormones. Avoid detergents of all kind (SLS is a xenoestrogen), including baby bath, shampoo, soft soap, toothpaste, laundry soap, and dish soap. Here's some links on replacing these items.

Homemade Laundry Soap (Detergent Free)
"Your Shampoo Might Be Your Problem: Going "No Poo"
Homemade Toothpaste & Other Dental Products

Then I would treat for yeast and leaky gut syndrome. Here's a couple of links on this.

Leaky Gut: The Cause of it All?
I Think I Have Leaky Gut and/or Candida: What Now?

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #79 on: December 28, 2006, 12:49:06 PM » by mykidsmom

Mamaof7,

HB got me thinking about somthing else. I wasn't really thinking as much about the AI (Graves) but she is right about AI's being vey related to lack of Omega 3's. My naturapath put me on 2 tbls of Cod Liver Oil daily for my bladder AI and within 6 weeks I had gone from taking 3 pain pills a day to just over a half of a pill a day. A HUGE improvement. Another big cause of auto-immune diseases is a toxic body. So I would also focus on gentle liver cleanses. The key word is gentle because people with AI's cannot handle heavy doses of cleansing all at once. We've been doing slow, gentle liver cleansing for 6 months and that has also produced excellent results. Also, my naturapath said NEVER do a full out cleanse during the winter. Only in Spring and Summer.

Wanted to throw that in.

Patti

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #80 on: December 28, 2006, 11:26:39 PM » by mamaof7

Just curious, Patti, what you mean by being suspicious of my husband's progresterone levels being high.

Thanks, everyone, for your input on my post. We really appreciate it. DH and I had fun reading through your answers together. We will give careful consideration to your suggestions.

As far as diet, we try to eat healthy... but always have room for improvement. We have dh on a gluten free diet right now, no sweets, eating foods high in goitrogens. We raise our own beef... almost organic(sometimes the feed isn't always registered organic). But, we do use store-bought soaps/shampoo's. (I gave him a natural deodarant for Christmas

) I read that coconut oil is especially good for thyroid problems, so he puts coconut oil on just about everything. He craves flax oil... could gulp Tbsps down... but after reading the posts here, I'm a little confused as to if he should be taking flaxoil.

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« Reply #81 on: December 28, 2006, 11:52:36 PM » by mykidsmom

Quote from: mamaof7 on December 28, 2006, 11:26:39 PM

Just curious, Patti, what you mean by being suspicious of my husband's progresterone levels being high.

Sorry I didn't make myself clear. Undecided

I meant that a guy with high progesterone would make me suspicious of giving him anything that had hormone changing potential (ie. soy). Estrogen and progesterone are so interrelated that I just don't think you can affect one without unintentionally affecting the other. If your adding estrogen via soy, could you be increasing his progesterone also??? In women, adding estrogen tends to lower progesterone but I'm not sure that would work the same with men because they don't have our body parts. Grin

I'm not sure on that but I'd really research it out or see if the person your going to talk to in FL knows the answer to that.

Seems like you're on the right track diet wise.

Patti

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #82 on: January 08, 2007, 06:12:47 PM » by maideninwaiting

I am reposting my original post here for advice and possible answers. TIA.

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Hi,
I am very desperate to find causes and NATURAL treatments for this health issue. I have had it since age 19 and it seems that every time I go for an exam (about every 2 years), there are only MORE! Doing a SBE, I can no longer feel ANY portion of NON-lumpy breast tissue. I've had 2 ultra sounds since being diagnosed and they came back fine. I'm now 26. What is causing these horrible cysts to multiply??
My maternal grandmother had breast cancer and so its always a concern in the back of my head, but my doctor said that breast fibroids are in no way linked to breast cancer. My mother has also had breast cysts, but not nearly as many as I have. During my SBE today, they all did seem to feel soft, movable and a bit sore when pressure was applied. Those are all characteristics of FBD. The only two "remedies" I've heard of is : remove caffiene from the diet, (which I usually drink a bit of tea at night, but mostly water and sometimes juice.) and take vit. E which I did for some time and it didn't do anything that I could tell. I just read about using magnesium, but have not rtied it. Anyway, I am just clueless as to why they are only multiplying. Has anyone experienced this?? Does anyone have this "disease"? Can anyone help me on what I can do or take to make them go away or is that even a possibility? Thanks in advance!
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After posting this, I read that natural progesterone cream may help this disorder. Nevertheless, I just received my Yeast Assassin and the Tummy Tune-Up 6 that goes with it. I'm also taking Vitex and Bee Pollen. I would LOVE to hear your thoughts on natural progesterone cream!

Also, I am *amazed* after reading the post of the lady who had hormonal-related seizures!! I know a lady who had her first seizure at 13 years old and the doctors never could tell if it was caused by a medication she was taking at the time or hormones. All her other symptoms pointed to hormones, including severe anxiety, depression, and hypothyroidism. She has searched for a cause/reason/cure for 13 years while controlling seizures with anti-seizure prescription med. She has no idea that seizures could be a hormonal disorder!! She must know about this and get help!

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #83 on: January 08, 2007, 11:24:06 PM » by 4myhoonie

i am just "moving" my question to this thread cuz i just found it, and i wondered if any of you who know about hormone imbalances have heard of this before? thanks!

"hi all, i'm wondering about something for my aunt. she has had really watery eyes for several years, just now bad enough that i noticed at Christmas. she seemed to think that it was hormonal in nature, she is fifty something and menopausal. i would sure like to find out what is causing this for her. she looks like she is crying. also, she said it comes and goes. she seems to have aged a lot in the last year or two. any ideas?"

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #84 on: January 08, 2007, 11:50:22 PM » by maideninwaiting

Is it safe if you can find a "natural" progesterone cream w/ soy products in the ingredients??

Also, PLEASE could someone tell me the recommended dosage of the fish oil for inflammation/hormonal imablance and the brand you recommend/that has worked best for you?? Thanks!

And one other thing: What exactly does the evening primrose do?

Thanks!

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #85 on: January 09, 2007, 12:56:49 AM » by mykidsmom

Quote from: maideninwaiting on January 08, 2007, 11:50:22 PM

For internal inflammation you should take 2 tbls daily of CLO for approx. 12 weeks. After that you can drop to 1 tbls daily. We use Nordic Naturals Arctic Cod Liver Oil. We buy the orange flavor from www.kirkmanlabs.com. It's the cheapest place I've found even with shipping.

EPO is an Omega 6 but also balances out the hormones somehow. I find that if I don't take it I'm a little witchy at certain times throughout the month. I take two caps a day and it seems to work great for leveling out the hormones.

Patti

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #86 on: January 09, 2007, 01:48:56 AM » by crystal

Patti,

I went to that website and could not find the orange flavored, only lemon/lime. Did I miss it somewhere?

Crystal

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« Reply #87 on: January 09, 2007, 10:39:34 AM » by mykidsmom

Quote from: crystal on January 09, 2007, 01:48:56 AM

Patti,

I went to that website and could not find the orange flavored, only lemon/lime. Did I miss it somewhere?

Crystal

Accckkkk! They changed their website as of yesterday and I don't see my liquid anymore! Sad

They were the cheapest place I could buy the liquid. I guess your next best bet is to do an online search for the cheapest price. I will have to go back to getting my locally at the health food store. Sad

I am sooo bummed! I just bought 3 bottles of CLO from these guys just over a week ago. I guess I'm really glad I bought three!!

Sorry for the bum link. I didn't even consider they would change their product line. Sad

Patti

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Re: Estrogen Dominance & Other Hormone Imbances: Causes & Cures
« Reply #88 on: January 09, 2007, 10:58:10 AM » by healthybratt

Quote from: maideninwaiting on January 08, 2007, 11:50:22 PM

Soy mimics estrogen in the body. If you're trying to lower your estrogen and raise your progesteron, I would think a progesterone cream containing soy would be counterproductive.

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« Reply #89 on: January 09, 2007, 04:33:33 PM » by maideninwaiting

Alright, my next question is:

HOW do you find a natural progesterone cream WITHOUT soy? Huh

Because I've searched the web and can't seem to find any! The only thing they say about wild yam cream is that our bodies don't use it once its absorbed? Huh