Every October, we are reminded to get our mammograms. Do not get me wrong, early detection saves lives. But if the conversation stops at screening, we are missing the bigger picture.
Breast cancer risk does not start in the mammogram room. It starts much earlier, often with hidden imbalances in your hormones and metabolism that quietly shape your health for years.
Estrogen Dominance: More Than “Too Much Estrogen”
One of the most overlooked drivers of breast cancer is estrogen dominance, not simply having high estrogen, but having estrogen unopposed by progesterone. Progesterone is the great balancer, protecting breast and uterine tissue, calming inflammation, and stabilizing cell growth. When progesterone is deficient, estrogen takes the driver’s seat, and that creates a more dangerous terrain for cancer.
Insulin Resistance and Inflammation
Here is another under-discussed risk factor: insulin resistance. Elevated insulin does not just affect your waistline. It fuels inflammation and acts like fertilizer for hormone-sensitive cancers. Women with metabolic syndrome, diabetes, or stubborn belly fat face significantly higher risks, and yet this is not often part of the prevention conversation.
Thyroid Dysfunction: The Silent Saboteur
Suboptimal thyroid function is another piece of the puzzle. Low thyroid activity slows metabolism, reduces progesterone production, and worsens estrogen dominance. When your thyroid is not optimized, your hormones are not either.
Shifting the Conversation
Yes, mammograms matter. But if we do not address the internal environment, such as hormones, insulin, thyroid health, and inflammation, we are only managing half the risk. True prevention means asking harder questions and looking beyond imaging.
Your mammogram is one tool. Your lifestyle, hormones, and metabolism are the foundation. Let us start treating them like they matter.
Early detection matters, but prevention goes deeper. If your body is showing signs of hormone imbalance, insulin resistance, or thyroid dysfunction, do not ignore them. At EVEXIAS, we uncover the root causes and create strategies that protect your long-term health, not just today’s labs.
