A Holistic Guide To Estrogen Dominance

Hormonal health is at the root of every woman’s vitality, energy, and fertility. Yet millions silently struggle with irregular cycles, heavy bleeding, mood swings, unexplained infertility, PCOS, and endometriosis.

At the heart of many of these issues lies a condition often misunderstood, often overlooked: oestrogen dominance.

As a fertility Nutritionist, I see oestrogen dominance not as a disease, but as a signal — the body’s way of asking for balance, attention, and healing. When we listen, transformation begins.

My vision is simple yet profound: a world where women and couples truly understand their bodies and reclaim their power over fertility.

I am on a mission to help couples conceive naturally, not just treating symptoms, but addressing root causes through nutrition, lifestyle, homeopathy, and mindset.

On Instagram and TikTok, women are embracing cycle syncing, seed cycling, detox diets, and gut health for hormone balance. But amidst the hype, there’s confusion. My role is to bring clarity — to separate evidence from fad, and to empower women with real, lasting solutions.

Backed by Research

Science supports what we see in practice: Higher oestrogen is linked with risks of breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancers (PubMed, 2022).

Excess oestrogen exposure reduces fertility and ovarian reserve (Human Reproduction, 2012).

Imbalance is often relative progesterone deficiency, not just “too much oestrogen” — a nuance now being discussed by gynaecologists globally.

What is Oestrogen Dominance?

Oestrogen dominance occurs when oestrogen levels are high relative to progesterone. This imbalance may stem from stress, toxin exposure, poor liver detox, or lifestyle habits and its ripple effects are wide.

Commonly Experience:

Heavy, painful, or clot-filled periods PMS, mood swings, anxiety, or brain fog Bloating, weight gain around hips/thighs Breast tenderness or fibrocystic breasts Acne, melasma, or hair thinning Fatigue and sleep disturbances Fertility struggles, miscarriages, or irregular ovulation Too often, women are told these are “normal.” They are not. They are red flags of imbalance.

How Oestrogen Dominance Affects Fertility

For couples dreaming of parenthood, oestrogen dominance can quietly sabotage the process.

When oestrogen is not balanced by progesterone, it can interfere with ovulation, prevent proper implantation, and even increase the risk of miscarriage. Some common fertility challenges linked to oestrogen dominance include:

Irregular ovulation → difficulty releasing a healthy egg

Thickened uterine lining →may lead to fibroids, polyps, or endometriosis Low progesterone → inability to sustain early pregnancy Polycystic ovarian changes →cycle irregularities and poor egg quality

This is why women struggling with conception often need to look beyond “just trying harder” and instead focus on restoring hormonal harmony.

Investigations to Consider

Clarity begins with testing. Some useful assessments include:

Blood tests: Estradiol (E2), Progesterone, FSH, LH, Prolactin, Thyroid panel

Ultrasound pelvis to rule out Fibroids, PCOS, endometrial thickness Liver function tests

Saliva hormone tests: Cycle mapping for free hormones

The 100 Days Couples Program

Parenthood is a shared journey. My 100 Days Couples Program prepares partners for conception by:

Detoxifying the body

Restoring hormonal balance

Building fertility-friendly habits

Strengthening emotional connection Couples often tell me it transforms not only their fertility but also their relationship.

Self-Guided Programs

For women who want flexibility, my selfguided modules on nutrition, cycle tracking, stress, and mindset offer step-by-step healing tools. They provide independence while still being rooted in evidence-based strategies.

Client Healing Journeys

Neha, 34: Heavy cycles and bloating resolved within three months of holistic care; today, she feels energised and balanced.

Ritika, 29: With fibroids and irregular cycles, she joined the 100 Days Couples Program. Six months later, she conceived naturally.

Anjali, 37: Recurrent miscarriages due to low progesterone and oestrogen dominance — with support, she balanced hormones and carried her baby to term.

Tel: 9764240528 Website : www.drjoline.com