How To Health Podcast With Laurie Marbas, Md, Mba

Hello everyone! In today's episode, we delved into the fascinating world of estrogen, a crucial hormone that significantly impacts women's health. As a board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician, I've been researching this topic extensively, especially after my own experiences with perimenopause and menopause. Key Points Covered: Introduction to Estrogen: Estrogen is a group of hormones primarily produced in the ovaries, but also in smaller amounts in the adrenal glands and fat tissues. There are three main types of estrogen: estradiol (common in childbearing ages), estrone (present after menopause), and estriol (produced during pregnancy). Functions of Estrogen: Regulates the menstrual cycle. Develops secondary sexual characteristics. Maintains bone health and cardiovascular health. Supports skin and hair health. Estrogen and the Menstrual Cycle: Estrogen levels fluctuate during the menstrual cycle, affecting the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase. Perimenopause and Me