Hormone Imbalance Causes

There is a wide range of causes for estrogen dominance. Below are listed some of the most common causes. It is important to realize that some of these causes are inherited but the majority of them can be improved, at least in part, by changes in our lifestyles. Most people who have developed a disease related to estrogen dominance need proper naturopathic treatment in addition to lifestyle improvements because the body loses its resilience when it is unbalanced for a long period of time.

Dietary:

coffee
chocolate
fried foods
poor quality fats
lack of good fiber sources
sugar
alcohol/wine
food grown with pesticides, hormones or antibiotics

Medical care:

hormone treatments
antibiotic treatments
yeast infections
medicines that affect liver function
pain relievers (OTC and prescription)
antacids

Heredity (i.e. having a family history of any of the following):

cardiovascular disease (heart, stroke, etc.)
cancer
any of the female conditions listed in the "diseases" section

Physical Activity:

lack of exercise (aerobic)
lack of oxygen
constipation

Stress:

lack of sleep
extreme emotions/feelings
unresolved conflicts