Educational information from Her Form — reviewed for accuracy by our health specialists.
Not a substitute for personal medical advice. Optional 1:1 consults with Robyn, our consulting women's-health specialist, are available on request.
Common symptoms
- •Breast tenderness
- •Heavy or painful periods
- •Fibroids, endometriosis
- •Fluid retention
- •Stubborn fat on hips and thighs
- •PMS, mood swings
What drives it
- •Anovulatory cycles
- •Perimenopause
- •Sluggish liver clearance, poor gut/bowel function
- •Excess body fat
- •Endocrine-disrupting chemicals
Testing approach
We look at the estradiol:progesterone ratio in the luteal phase, plus liver markers and SHBG to understand clearance.
What to do next
- ✓Support ovulation and progesterone (sleep, fuel, stress)
- ✓Improve estrogen clearance: cruciferous vegetables, daily bowel movements, alcohol moderation
- ✓Address insulin and body composition where relevant
Frequently asked
Is estrogen dominance a diagnosis?
Not a formal one — it's a useful descriptive pattern. The underlying drivers (anovulation, perimenopause, clearance) are what we actually treat.
References
- Jean Hailes for Women's Health— Evidence-based women's health information and research
- Endocrine Society — Clinical practice guidelines— Endocrine and hormone disorder management
- NICE — Women's health guidelines— Clinical evidence-based guidance for women's health
References are provided for educational context only. Her Form is not affiliated with these organisations. Always interpret results with a qualified healthcare professional.
Information on this page is educational — wellness framing, not medical diagnosis. Always interpret results with a doctor who knows your history.