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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77. Why Your Man Might Be Tired, Moody & Avoiding Intimacy w/ Dr. Joshua Gonzalez

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76. Feeling Sad, Irritable, or Unmotivated Over 40? Here's What's Really Going On

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