In this episode we discuss:



Why estrogen dominance is one of the primary drivers of reproductive issues for women


The cost of suppressing hormonal and reproductive symptoms with birth control


Whether symptoms like breast soreness, bloating, cramps, heaviness, mood swings, migraines, PCOS, fibroids, and endometriosis can be resolved by correcting underlying dysfunction


Why estrogen is not the “female hormone” and is instead better classified as a stress hormone


The healthiest form of birth control/contraception


 
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Timestamps:
4:10 – the harmful effects of various forms of contraception and using menstrual cycles as indicators of health status
13:44 – the beneficial effects of progesterone and its roles outside of reproduction
16:54 – context for hormone supplementation (including estrogen or progesterone supplementation and hormone replacement therapy)

28:25 – the problems with hormone blood tests and how this has led to misconceptions surrounding the effects of estrogen on our health
33:16  – nutrition to rebalance hormones without hormonal supplementation
55:44  – supplements (vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, aspirin, progesterone, thyroid) to improve hormonal health