Oestrogen and progesterone imbalance occurs when there is a conflict in the levels of oestrogen versus the levels of progesterone in the body
More and more women today are being diagnosed with hormone imbalance.
One of the reasons for the increased occurrence of this problem is the prevalence of oestrogen and “oestrogen like” chemicals now commonly found in our food supply, pesticides, plastics and other common products and substances.
Hormonal imbalances can be both unpleasant and disruptive experiences, even leading to life-threatening circumstances.
Part of ensuring optimum health for women, means taking steps to ensure that hormonal health is promoted and protected.
What Oestrogen and Progesterone Do
Oestrogen and progesterone are two extremely important hormones in a woman’s body.
These two hormones work together throughout a woman’s childbearing years, and continuing even after menopause, forming a delicate balance in maintaining hormonal health.
During the first 10 days of a woman’s menstrual cycle, oestrogen is produced, followed then by the production of progesterone leading up to when ovulation takes place.
If pregnancy does not occur, then the levels of both hormones decrease, resulting in menstruation.
After menopause, both oestrogen and progesterone continue to be produced in the body at decreased levels.
Whenever these two hormones are out of balance, the resulting symptoms may be uncomfortable at best, but can lead to situations that are extremely detrimental.
Most often, this condition is manifested in oestrogen dominance where there is an excess in the level of oestrogen relative to the level of progesterone.
How do you know if you are experiencing symptoms of hormone imbalance?
Symptoms may include:
Allergy
Depression
Bloating and water retention
Foggy thinking
Endometriosis
PMS
Fibrocystic breasts
Hair loss
Osteoporosis
Dizziness
Facial hair growth
Fatigue
Anxiety
Headaches
Low sex drive
Uterine fibroids
Weight gain
If you suspect that you may be suffering from symptoms of hormonal imbalance, don’t simply assume that the above symptoms are simple signs of aging.
They aren’t. Take control of your health.
Be aggressive in finding out the truth about the condition of your body, and steps you may take to improve your condition.
If you are suffering with oestrogen and progesterone imbalance, it may be that natural progesterone can help in restoring your body’s hormonal balance.
There is lots more information both here and at the progesteronetherapy website