Estrogen 101: What I Learned From the World’s Top Menopause Doctors
7/13/202625 min
If you’ve ever wondered what estrogen actually does, or whether hormone therapy (HRT) is right for you, this episode is for you. During perimenopause and menopause, falling estrogen levels can contribute to brain fog, hot flashes, night sweats, joint pain, sleep problems, mood changes, and even long-term bone health. Yet most women are never told how one hormone can affect nearly every system in the body.
This episode is part of Tamsen’s series breaking down the biggest topics from her New York Times bestselling book, How to Menopause, one conversation at a time. This week, it’s estrogen.
In just 20 minutes, Tamsen takes everything she’s learned from interviewing the world’s leading menopause doctors and hormone experts and breaks it down into simple, easy-to-understand language. No confusing medical jargon. No overwhelm. Just the information you need to understand your options and make the best decisions for your own health.
Inside the episode:
- What estrogen actually does in your body
- Why estradiol changes during perimenopause and menopause
- How hormone therapy (HRT) can help relieve menopause symptoms
- The truth about the Women’s Health Initiative study
- Who is a candidate for hormone therapy and who shouldn’t take it
- The differences between estrogen patches, gels, sprays, pills, and vaginal estrogen
- What to do if you’re affected by the estrogen patch shortage
- How long you can safely stay on hormone therapy
- The questions every woman should ask before starting HRT
Whether you’re considering hormone therapy for the first time or simply trying to understand what’s happening to your body, this episode will give you the knowledge and confidence to have a more informed conversation with your healthcare provider.
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If you liked this conversation, check out the rest of the How To Menopause series:
Estrogen Down There 101: Here's Everything You Need to Know
Testosterone 101: Everything You Need to Know in 20 Minutes
Relationships 101: Is It Him or Is It Menopause? Here's How to Tell
Perimenopause 101: The Symptoms, Tests & Fixes No One Tells You About
Alcohol 101: Belly Fat, Bad Sleep and the Long-Term Cost of Drinking
Anxiety 101: What I Wish I Knew Before I Hit Perimenopause + How I Got My Life Back
Progesterone 101: The Hormone Behind Your 3am Wake-Ups, Your Anxiety & Your Worst PMS
Belly Fat 101: The 5 Simple Habits That Changed Everything
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Transcript preview
First 90 secondsTamsen Fadal· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Hi there, friends. I am so glad you're here with me today. If you're new to the Tamsen Show podcast, we are in a series where I'm walking you chapter by chapter through my book, How to Menopause, and breaking down everything I learned from interviewing top doctors in the space and thought leaders, and getting you the information you need. This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Menopause doesn't happen overnight. It happens over years of nights. Hormones start shifting long before your period ends, and most doctors aren't trained to spot it. That's why Midi Health exists, and it's why I tell every woman I know about them. Midi is the only virtual care clinic built specifically for women navigating midlife hormonal changes, from perimenopause through menopause. And yes, visits are covered by insurance. Book your first virtual visit today at joinmidi.com/tamsen. That's join M-I-D-I.com/tamsen.
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Tamsen Fadal· Host1:25
We are covering a big one today. It's estrogen. I wanna start by telling you the moment I finally