Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
Estrogen is probably the most misunderstood hormone.
The demonization of estrogen by the Women's Health Initiative has done a disservice to women's health and caused a lot of fear.
Between the patients who don’t want to take it and the doctors who refuse to prescribe it, many women are missing out on estrogen’s protective effects and suffering needlessly for years and years.
I want you to know you don’t need to fear estrogen.
Today I’m talking about what research shows about the benefits of estrogen, the three types of estrogen, how they're prescribed, the metabolism of estrogen in the body, what you can do to maximize your estrogen breakdown, what I’ve found works best for hormone replacement, and more. Enjoy the episode!
Highlights
Common fears around estrogen
Setting the record straight: estrogen and breast cancer
The three types of estrogen
Why testing for estradiol alone is typically enough
What you need to know about Biest and Triest
The function and protective effects of estradiol
Adverse effects of the demonization of estrogen
Why estriol is no longer widely used
The comparative strength of estradiol, estriol, and estrone
Why estrone was removed from the market
How your body gets rid of estrogen
Why DIM and I3C are not suitable for decreasing estrogen levels
How you can improve your estrogen metabolism
Estrone’s potential for increased cancer risk
Why I stopped prescribing Biest
Pros and cons of different methods of delivery for estrogen
Typical starting dosage for estrogen
How to test your body’s estrogen metabolism
What to do if you have low methylation
Today’s confession: hormone testing is valuable
Mentioned in this episode
Confessions of a Male Gynecologist | Episode 3: Test Don’t Guess: Hormone Testing 101
Resources
Dr. Shawn Tassone's Practice https://www.drshawntassone.com/
Dr. Shawn Tassone's Book | The Hormone Balance Bible https://tassonemd.com/hormone-balance-bible/
Dr. Shawn Tassone's Integrative Hormonal Mapping System | Hormone Archetype Quiz https://tassonemd.lpages.co/hormonearchetypequiz/
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Disclaimer
This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.