…hormones including estrogen and progesterone, thyroid dysfunction, or high prolactin levels can interfere with ovulation and implantation. Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI): This condition causes early menopause before age 40 and…
When Is the Best Time to Test Hormone Levels?
…ovaries respond to that message. Why Test Estradiol? During your reproductive years, estradiol or E2 is the predominant form of estrogen. As we transition into menopause, estrone or E1 becomes…
How Brain Inflammation Affects Your Mental Health and Decision-Making | Dr. Austin Perlmutter
…women’s cognitive risks increase post-menopause. The food that supports a healthy brain and keeps brain inflammation in check. Why your gut bacteria control more than just digestion—and how they directly…
20 Best Prebiotics for Gut Health and Hormonal Balance
…a healthy gut microbiome, prebiotic foods can help regulate hormone levels and support hormonal balance. This can be particularly beneficial for women with issues associated with menstruation, menopause, or conditions…
Bacterial Vaginosis Causes, Symptoms & 5 Natural Treatments
…experience a rise in the pH of the vagina. In women who are not in menopause, a healthy vagina is acidic, with a pH of between 3.8 and 4.5. This…
The Thyroid Gut Connection + 4 Steps to Heal Your Gut
…crucial to having adequate levels of thyroid hormone available. It is important to not that if you are perimenopausal or in menopause, estrogen hormone replacement therapy can also lead to…
Thyroid Medications: A Comprehensive Guide
…medications to dial in the correct medication and dosage. Remember that you may need to adjust medication during hormonal transitions like pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause, during times of high stress,…
How Do Birth Control Pills Work
…I don’t even want to tell you how many of 35+ year old patients of mine have been told to just use hormones until menopause. Just NO. Metabolic Health It…
How to Improve Egg Quality – The Essential Egg Freezing Process Guide | Dr. Debbie Cassis
…baby later—and why the “more is better” mentality isn’t always true. The common fertility myths that scare women unnecessarily (including why egg freezing does NOT cause early menopause!). How to…