Heavy, painful periods, bloating, mood swings, and weight gain (especially around the hips and thighs) can all be signs of high oestrogen. This is common when your body is producing too much oestrogen or struggling to detox and eliminate it properly.
The DUTCH test is a much more detailed way to assess oestrogen levels when compared to a blood test because it doesn’t just measure total oestrogen—it also looks at how your body is breaking it down. It checks oestrogen metabolites, which show whether your body is clearing oestrogen efficiently or if it’s getting stuck, which can lead to symptoms like heavy periods, PMS, or bloating. This makes it a more complete and accurate test compared to standard blood tests.
These steps focus on helping the body metabolise and clear excess oestrogen while preventing further build-up. I help clients lower high oestrogen naturally through my Balance Your Hormones Program by showing them how to improve gut function (so they stop reabsorbing excess oestrogen), eat in a way that supports liver detoxification (so their body can actually break down and remove oestrogen properly), and balance blood sugar (so oestrogen levels don’t keep rising from insulin resistance). You’ll also learn how to adjust your diet and lifestyle to automatically support oestrogen clearance long-term.