02/10/2026
one of the most common hormone patterns i see in women is estrogen dominance. this happens when estrogen is high relative to progesterone, or when the liver and gut aren’t clearing estrogen efficiently.
there are a few reasons this shows up so often
-progesterone drops under stress
-the liver can’t detoxify estrogen well when blood sugar and cortisol are dysregulated
-gut imbalances cause estrogen to be reabsorbed
-daily exposures to xenoestrogens in plastics, skincare, fragrance, and home products add an extra estrogen-mimicking load
when this builds over time, symptoms like heavy or painful periods, cramping, pms, breast tenderness, mood swings, and cycle irregularities, often follow.
what usually happens next is a prescription for birth control. but adding synthetic estrogen to a body that’s already struggling to clear estrogen doesn’t solve the root issue.
it may suppress symptoms temporarily, but the underlying pattern remains, which is why many women feel worse when they stop the pill.
this is why every woman in ABIDEwell GUIDED gets a DUTCH comprehensive functional hormone + cortisol test and full hormone assessment. we look at how estrogen is being produced, metabolized, and cleared so we can address the actual physiology behind the symptoms.
if these symptoms sound familiar and you want to understand what’s happening in your own body, you can book a clarity call through the link in my bio or send me a DM to chat about whether GUIDED is right for you!
