Episode 39 - Estrogen Dominance: A Simple Functional Approach

About this episode

Dr. Miranda Naylor explains the concept of estrogen dominance and its implications for women's health.

Many women are told they have “estrogen dominance” and immediately assume their estrogen is too high. Others experience bloating, breast tenderness, stubborn weight changes, or mood shifts and are left wondering what is happening in their bodies. The confusion often comes from not understanding that hormone balance is about ratios, clearance, and environmental influences. In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor breaks down what estrogen dominance actually means and why it is frequently misunders...

People in this episode

Host: Miranda Naylor

Topics covered

• estrogen dominance
• hormone balance
• women's health

Keywords

• hormone ratios
• bloating
• breast tenderness
• weight changes
• mood shifts

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