About Hyperestrogen Syndrome
Hyperestrogen Syndrome or HES is a new term that encompasses several hormonal imbalances throughout a woman's lifetime, including:- PMS/Premenstrual Syndrome and PMDD/Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (severe PMS)
- Postpartum depression, which can occur after any pregnancy, even miscarriages and abortions
- Perimenopausal and menopausal mood swings
- Adverse reactions to birth control pills/hormone replacement therapy
- Headaches/Migraines
- Acne
- Breast pain
- Bloating/constipation
- Unusual weight gain
- Diminished or absent sexual response
Dr. Abraham felt that the hormonal problems were related to nutritional imbalances, specifically vitamin and mineral deficiencies. In his research he found that many women will begin to store estrogen in their fat tissue. As the estrogen levels build up, all the symptoms mentioned above begin to occur and then they worsen over time. However, when the proper levels of vitamins and minerals are given to these women, the liver is able to metabolize (flush out) the estrogen. Then the symptoms improve dramatically.
HES should not be ignored because it can lead to other health problems. Menstrual problems include:
- Irregular or skipped periods
- Heavy menstrual flow
- Large blood clots
- Severe cramping
- Anemia due to heavy bleeding
- Fibrocystic breast disease
- Frequent recurrences of pre-existing genital herpes, genital warts, cervical HPV or dysplasia
- Uterine fibroids
- Ovarian cysts
- Miscarriages
- Breast cancer
- Vulvar/Vaginal cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Uterine cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Obesity
- Blood clots
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
