Navigating Low Estrogen: A Lifelong Journey for Women
In this episode of The DUTCH Podcast, Dr Allison Smith and Dr Smeaton explore the topic of low estrogen in cycling females and the hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause.
Dr Smith and Dr Smeaton also discuss:
- What causes low estrogen in cycling females, such as hypothalamic suppression and genetic factors
- How estrogen is produced in the body
- The importance of estrogen in relation to bone health
- How estrogen levels change during perimenopause and menopause
- Considerations for hormone replacement therapy and the importance of individualized treatment for each patient
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