Understanding Oestrogen Dominance: The Hidden Connection to Your Digestive Health

Have you been experiencing PMS, painful periods, brain fog, or unexplained mood changes? These symptoms might be connected to something called oestrogen dominance – a condition where your body has too much oestrogen circulating in your system.

What is Oestrogen Dominance?

Oestrogen dominance occurs when there's an excess of oestrogen in your body. This hormonal imbalance is associated with a range of uncomfortable symptoms including:

• PMS and painful periods
• Fibroids and breast cysts
• Endometriosis
• Brain fog
• Depression and anxiety

The Surprising Culprits Behind Oestrogen Dominance

You might be surprised to learn that oestrogen dominance can stem from various sources in our modern environment:

External Sources:

• Synthetic HRT and oral contraceptive pills
• Xenoestrogens (fake oestrogens) found in plastic water bottles and tap water
• Heavy metal exposure

Internal Factors:

• Obesity and chronic stress
• Constipation
• Sluggish liver function
• Microbiome imbalances

Your Digestive System: The Key Player in Hormone Balance

Here's where your digestive health becomes crucial to your hormonal wellbeing. Your liver plays a vital role in breaking down female hormones through a process called glucuronidation, preparing them for elimination from your body.

Signs Your Liver Might Be Struggling:

• Feeling ill after eating fatty meals
• Constipation
• Poor appetite in the morning

When your liver is overwhelmed with toxins, it cannot effectively process hormones, leading to excess oestrogen circulating in your system.

The Gut-Hormone Connection

Your gut microbiome is equally important in this process. After your liver processes oestrogen, it travels to your bowel for elimination. However, when harmful bacteria like E. coli overgrow, they produce enzymes that reverse the liver's work, making oestrogen active again and allowing it to be reabsorbed into your body.

If you're dealing with constipation, the problem becomes even worse – oestrogen sits in your bowel longer, giving it more opportunity to be reabsorbed and recirculated throughout your system.

What's Next?

Understanding this connection between your digestive health and hormonal balance is the first step toward feeling better. Tomorrow, we'll be sharing practical diet and lifestyle strategies to help you address oestrogen dominance naturally.

In the meantime, if you have questions about how your digestive health might be affecting your hormones, don't hesitate to reach out to our team.

Looking forward to supporting your journey to better health,

The Gutd Team

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment plan.