Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — Estrogens

By Dr. Sherry LaBeck of ZRT Lab Perimenopause is the transition between a woman's reproductive years and menopause, characterized by a decline in estrogen levels, which can lead to physical and emotional symptoms. Understanding the role of estrogen during this phase is essential for managing symptoms and improving the quality of life for women going through this transition. What is Perimenopause? Perimenopause typically begins in a woman's 40s, though some may experience symptoms as early as their mid-30s, which is known as premature menopause. During this phase, the ovaries produce less estrogen until menstruation stops, marking the onset of menopause....

Discover how the estrobolome — the gut microbiome’s role in oestrogen metabolism — influences hormonal balance, estrogen dominance, and conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, and breast cancer. Learn how diet, dysbiosis, and liver detoxification pathways interact with your hormones, and how targeted testing can help you monitor and support healthy oestrogen clearance.

Prostate cancer takes years to develop from a normal cell to a detectable tumour — which means there is a meaningful window for prevention. Three key risk factors are both testable and modifiable: BPA exposure, arsenic accumulation, and catechol oestrogen imbalance. This article explains how each one works and what men can do about it.