Hormonal Insights
Understanding the hormonal shifts throughout the menstrual cycle is crucial for addressing symptoms like PMS and heavy cramping. The first half of the cycle is estrogen-dominant, preparing the body for potential pregnancy, while the second half sees an increase in progesterone, which brings calming effects. Many women experience frustration when their symptoms are dismissed, highlighting the need for deeper exploration into hormonal health.In this clip
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3 - Helping & Healing Your Hormones w/ Dr. Carrie Jones
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Is the comparison of testosterone to estrogen levels in women based on day 5 of the menstrual cycle, when estradiol and progesterone levels are low, or should it be based on when estrogen production is at its highest, such as around day 10-12 in the cycle, to accurately claim that pre-menopausal women produce more testosterone than estrogen?
In the episode Dr. Kyle Gillett: How to Optimize Your Hormones for Health & Vitality | Huberman Lab Podcast #67 and the clip Testosterone in Women, if measuring on day 5 of the menstrual cycle, the estradiol and progesterone levels will be low. Is this the basis of the comparison to testosterone levels? Shouldn't the comparison be based on when estrogen production is at its highest, such as around day 10 - 12 in the cycle, to accurately claim that pre-menopausal women produce more testosterone than estrogen?