Estrogen 101: What I Learned From the World’s Top Menopause Doctors

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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