68. Estrogen: What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know

68. Estrogen: What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know

Estrogen often gets a bad rap, but it's one of the most powerful and protective hormones in a woman's body, especially in midlife. In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, we're unpacking what estrogen does, how it changes after 40, and what you need to know about supporting it through perimenopause and beyond. Whether you're dealing with brain fog, vaginal dryness, or mood swings, this episode will help you understand whether low estrogen might be at play – and what you can do about it.

We also dive into hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the different forms of estrogen available, and why progesterone is essential if you choose to supplement. Estrogen isn't the enemy; let's set the record straight.

What's covered in this episode:

  • The benefits of estrogen for your brain, heart, bones, and mood
  • How estrogen levels fluctuate and decline during perimenopause and menopause
  • Signs and symptoms of low estrogen vs. estrogen excess
  • When to consider estrogen HRT and the different types (patches, gels, Biest & more)
  • Why progesterone is needed when taking estrogen HRT
  • How to support healthy estrogen detoxification through liver, gut, and lifestyle strategies

Link Mentioned:

Ep. 31: How Endocrine Disruptors Impact Perimenopause

For a deeper dive into estrogen, listen to Ep. 36: Estrogen: Why We Love It & Need It w/ Jill Chmielewski, RN, BSN

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115. Why You're Gaining Weight After 40 (Even Though You're Eating Healthy)

115. Why You're Gaining Weight After 40 (Even Though You're Eating Healthy)

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114. Why Your Workouts Aren't Working After 40

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113. Why Your Body Feels Stiff, Inflamed, and Off After 40 (Even If You're Active)

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112. The Midlife Health Mistakes Keeping Women Stuck After 40

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111. Why Belly Fat Shows Up in Your 40s (It's Not Just Your Hormones)

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110. Why You Have No Motivation in Perimenopause (What Most Coaches Get Wrong)

110. Why You Have No Motivation in Perimenopause (What Most Coaches Get Wrong)

If you feel like you have no motivation to work out, eat healthy, stay consistent, or take care of yourself in perimenopause, this episode is for you. In today's conversation, I'm breaking down why lo...

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109. Has Perimenopause Become Too Loud? Cutting Through the Noise

109. Has Perimenopause Become Too Loud? Cutting Through the Noise

The conversation around perimenopause has exploded - but has it gone too far? In this episode, we're cutting through the noise, confusion, and conflicting advice dominating social media. From "it's al...

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