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Estrogen Dominance: Symptoms, Causes, Hormone Testing, and Natural Support
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Estrogen dominance is a common hormone imbalance linked to symptoms such as weight gain, mood swings, heavy periods, fatigue, hot flashes, anxiety, and low libido. Learn the causes of estrogen dominance, how hormone testing works, and natural ways to support hormone balance during reproductive years, perimenopause, and menopause.
From Hot Flushes to Brain Fog: Understanding the 7 Core Menopause Symptoms
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Menopause symptoms aren’t “just aging.” Discover the real hormonal causes behind hot flashes, mood swings, sleep issues, and dryness — and how hormone testing can help you regain control.
How Hormones Lead to Obesity
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Imbalances in estrogen, testosterone, progesterone and cortisol — brought on by ageing, diet and modern-day stress — are key drivers of the obesity epidemic. Learn how your hormones influence fat distribution and weight regulation, and how at-home hormone testing can help you take control.
The Link Between Microbiome, Menopause & Metabolic Health- Estrogen
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The gut microbiome and estrogen are more closely connected than most people realise. As estrogen declines in menopause, microbial diversity falls with it — triggering a cascade of metabolic consequences including weight gain, abdominal fat, inflammation and reduced insulin sensitivity. Dr. Kate Placzek explores the science behind the estrobolome and explains why supporting both gut health and hormone balance is essential for metabolic wellbeing in menopause.