Ep. 39: Gallbladder Health & Oestrogen Detox in Perimenopause: A Listener Question

In this episode, I answer a brilliant listener question from "Laura," a 46-year-old woman navigating perimenopause with a long-standing history of chronic cholecystitis — inflammation of the gallbladder without gallstones. We explore how gallbladder health ties into oestrogen detoxification, what this means for perimenopause symptoms, and whether being on oestrogen hormone therapy (HRT) can increase the risk of gallstones.

Tune in to learn:

• The crucial role of bile and how the liver and gallbladder work together
• How sluggish bile flow can contribute to oestrogen dominance
• The connection between gallbladder dysfunction and perimenopausal symptoms like breast pain, worsened PMS, and heavy periods 
• Whether oestrogen therapy can raise your risk of gallstones — and which forms are shown to be safer
• Practical, natural ways to support your liver, bile production, and gallbladder health

Links:

• Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page 
• Explore my Midlife Thrive membership: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/ 
• Work with me 121: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/
• Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/ 

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