What Is Estrogen Dominance?

Medication For Estrogen Dominance

There is medication for estrogen dominance available, though the right kind depends on the underlying cause of the estrogen levels. When high estrogen is a result of hormone therapy, a doctor may change the therapy plan. A doctor may prescribe a medication like tamoxifen for patients who have estrogen-sensitive cancer to keep estrogen and cancer cells from binding.

Another kind of medication is aromatase inhibitors, which stop aromatase, an enzyme in the body, from turning androgens into estrogen. Aromatase inhibitors include letrozole, exemestane, and anastrozole. A doctor might prescribe medication to stop the ovaries from producing estrogen. Two commonly prescribed medications in this category are leuprolide and goserelin.