10 Estrogen Dominance Symptoms
Symptom #8: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) And Ovarian Cysts
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in women that causes infrequent and prolonged menstrual periods, or excess androgen levels. Those with PCOS have continuous high levels of estrogen and low levels of progesterone. Testosterone is increased due to high levels of luteinizing hormone and insulin. There is a lack of ovulation that results in the constant high levels of estrogen and the insufficient amount of progesterone that follows.
There are many studies linking PCOS with insulin resistance and estrogen dominance. Studies have shown that estrogen dominance occurs in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. In one study regarding ovarian cysts, data suggested that estrogen had a role in the increase of ovarian cysts.
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