Navigating Low Estrogen: A Lifelong Journey for Women
featuring Allison Smith, ND
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Episode 76
Published October 8, 2024
In this episode of The DUTCH Podcast, Dr. Allison Smith and Dr. Smeaton explore the topic of low estrogen in cycling females and the hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause.
Dr. Smith and Dr. Smeaton also discuss:
- What causes low estrogen in cycling females, such as hypothalamic suppression and genetic factors
- How estrogen is produced in the body
- The importance of estrogen in relation to bone health
- How estrogen levels change during perimenopause and menopause
- Considerations for hormone replacement therapy and the importance of individualized treatment for each patient
Key Moments
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:46 Understanding Low Estrogen in Cycling Females
04:00 The Role of Estrogen in Bone Health
07:23 Symptoms of Low Estrogen in Cycling Females
13:30 Hormonal Changes in Perimenopause and Menopause
28:15 Managing Symptoms in Menopause
36:09 Considerations for Hormone Replacement Therapy
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About our speaker
Allison Smith, ND, completed her education at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She has worked in private practice focusing on primary care, women’s health, and dermatologic laser therapy. Over the last 10 years, she has consulted with providers on thousands of cases in the context of hormone testing and brought awareness of testing to providers in clinical practice through consulting, webinars, case presentations, and articles. She now leads an esteemed lineup of clinical educators at Precision Analytical, home of the DUTCH Test.
Show Notes
Hear more about estrogen from Dr. Allison Smith in her previous episode, Estrogen Basics, and in her DUTCH Webinar, Assessment and Approach to the Estrogen Dominant Female.
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