Episode 25: Hormone Health 101: The Importance of Oestrogen Detoxification

February 11, 2025 00:42:41
Episode 25: Hormone Health 101: The Importance of Oestrogen Detoxification
Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti
Episode 25: Hormone Health 101: The Importance of Oestrogen Detoxification

Feb 11 2025 | 00:42:41

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Show Notes

Your body is constantly detoxifying oestrogen and this essential process (also called oestrogen metabolism or clearance) takes place primarily in the liver and happens around the clock throughout all stages of womanhood—even postmenopause.

When this process doesn’t function properly, it can lead to leftover, "used" oestrogen lingering in the body. This can worsen symptoms like heavy, painful periods, clotting, headaches, mood swings, weight gain, fibroid growth, and even increase the risk of oestrogen-related cancers.

In this episode, I dive into:

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