Understanding Estrogen Dominance & Hormone Imbalance

Your Guide to Feeling Balanced, Clear, & Energized Again

Are you feeling moody, tired, or like something’s just off with your body—even though your labs come back “normal”? You’re not alone. Many individuals experience hormone imbalances, particularly estrogen dominance, without even realizing it.

At Timeless Health, we’re here to help you get to the root of the problem and feel like yourself again—naturally and safely.

What Is Estrogen Dominance?

Estrogen dominance happens when estrogen levels are too high in relation to progesterone. Even if your estrogen falls within the “normal” range, you can still experience symptoms if your progesterone is too low in comparison. This imbalance is common during perimenopause or menopause, when hormone shifts become more frequent and ovulation may become irregular or stop altogether.

What Causes Hormone Imbalance?

Several common lifestyle and biological factors can disrupt the delicate balance between estrogen and progesterone. As women approach menopause, ovulation becomes less regular—leading to lower natural progesterone production. Chronic stress also plays a big role, since high levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) can suppress progesterone levels. Exposure to synthetic hormones from certain beauty and cleaning products can mimic estrogen in the body, contributing to hormone overload. Extra fat tissue can also worsen the issue, as fat cells produce estrogen. Finally, if your liver is overworked or congested, it may struggle to detox excess estrogen efficiently—further compounding the imbalance.

Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

If you're dealing with symptoms like heavy or irregular periods, mood swings, anxiety, or unexplained irritability, these may be signs of estrogen dominance. Many women also report stubborn weight gain—especially around the hips and thighs—along with water retention, bloating, and brain fog. Other red flags include breast tenderness, low sex drive, trouble sleeping, fatigue, and frequent headaches. While these symptoms are often dismissed as “just getting older,” they’re actually strong indicators that your hormones may be out of sync.

Why Early Action Matters

Ignoring hormone imbalance can increase your long-term health risks. Estrogen dominance has been linked to conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, and estrogen-sensitive cancers. It can also interfere with your thyroid function, throw off your blood sugar levels, and make it harder to get pregnant. Taking action early not only helps you feel better now, but it may also prevent more serious issues down the line.

How Timeless Health Can Help

At Timeless Health, Dr. Nataly Adan, FNP, leads your care with over 19 years of experience in women’s health, weight loss, hormone therapy, and functional medicine. She takes a thoughtful, thorough approach to hormone imbalance, beginning with in-depth lab testing that looks at estrogen, progesterone, and the ratios between them. If needed, we may also test other hormones like DHEA, testosterone, and cortisol for a full picture of your health.

Your personalized care plan may include bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) using safe, effective forms of progesterone—such as creams, pellets, patches, or injectables. In addition, we may recommend targeted supplements like vitamin B6, magnesium, or natural support from herbs like Vitex. Lifestyle guidance, including stress management, regular exercise, and dietary adjustments, helps promote balance naturally. We also focus on gentle liver detox support through food-based approaches using cruciferous vegetables and milk thistle.

Start Feeling Like You Again

If you’ve been told “everything is normal” but still don’t feel like yourself, it may be time to take a deeper look. Our compassionate, science-backed approach empowers you to understand your body, restore balance, and get your energy, clarity, and confidence back.

📞 Call us today at (713) 322-9413  📅 Or book online anytime at thwellness.janeapp.com

You don’t have to live with the frustration of hormone imbalance. Let Dr. Nataly and the team at Timeless Health help you get back to feeling vibrant and in control—at every stage of life.