Today's episode is all about estrogen and why it's awesome for women. It's important to know the information shared here, whether it impacts you as a woman directly or you have women in your life who could benefit from this knowledge. Estrogen is important for men too, which will be covered more in future episodes.

If you're a woman, estrogen is your body's best friend—especially for the first 40 years (and potentially later, if using hormone replacement therapy). Estrogen is the essence of femininity. It's what makes a woman a woman—her sexuality, fertility, and ability to bear children.

There are some misconceptions about estrogen, but the truth is estrogen is only negatively impactful when it's not balanced correctly. Every hormone in the body plays a part in the larger endocrine system, so balance—especially with testosterone and progesterone—is crucial.

As a woman, you're able to ovulate, be fertile, birth children, and nourish them thanks to estrogen. Your desire to have sex and be intimate is also linked to the presence of estrogen in your body. It influences your brain and psychology. If you're suffering from a very low level of estrogen, you will likely notice the effects in these areas of your life.

Your estrogen levels also influence your mental health. It's vital to a woman's stable mood. In fact, there are mood changes like PMS, PMDD, postpartum depression, and post-menopausal depression, all of which are affected by levels of estrogen. Because estrogen has such a profound impact on a woman's overall health, it's worth it for most women to explore hormone replacement therapy as estrogen declines.

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We're talking about hormones in this episode. Today's introduction to hormones will give you interesting facts about them that will leave you wowed, fascinated, and eager to learn more. Plus, it will provide insight on what you could ask your doctor when you see them.

There are ten major hormones produced by the body. Hormones regulate and control just about everything in your body including mood, metabolism, sleep, immune system, and blood sugar. They act like chemical messengers, facilitating communication between cells, tissues, and organs.

There are three major sex hormones in women: estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. These play a crucial role in species propagation and survival, and so much more. We also have thyroid-specific hormones that control our metabolism, temperature, and blood pressure. Adrenal hormones like cortisol, aldosterone, and more have both specific and generalized roles.

Cortisol, also known as the "stress hormone," is the most potent anti-inflammatory tool our body has. Adrenaline and noradrenaline, also produced by the adrenals, are our "fight or flight" hormones. These hormones are essential for survival, and eventually will be covered more in depth in a future episode. Insulin and glucagon are two other hormones that are also essential for survival.

These are just a few of the hormones working within your body each and every day. Our endocrine system is very complex, and they influence every function in your body. Knowing what the hormones are, the roles they play, and how to properly test them is vital for empowering yourself when it comes to your health. We'll cover many of these hormones in detail in future episodes.

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Welcome to the Wellness Optimizing Warrior M.D. podcast. When I decided to pursue becoming an OBGYN in the US after my medical studies in Romania, my friends and family thought I was crazy. However, I didn't let this deter me. The English speaking skills I had honed as a child were a valuable asset, and I became the first foreign medical graduate at Louisiana State University.

Life became about learning new things, making new friends, and adapting in a new world. I embraced it—and I still do. A few years after graduating from university, I got a job in a community healthcare clinic in California. I'm conventionally trained, but I have always been holistic in my approach to medicine.

When my father got sick with ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome), I was shocked by the substandard care he received. Despite the battle we fought for him and against the healthcare system, he passed. This set me down the path to learning more about anti-aging, and I discovered a whole new world. The more I learned, the more I wanted to know.

Today, I practice medicine on my own terms with a skilled team of professionals alongside me. I lead a team of nine people, and together we support thousands of patients. I want to continue giving back, and that's what inspired me to start this podcast. A lack of information leads to fear, so filling the gap with education allows patients to make the best choice for them.

It's my hope that this podcast will give value to anyone who wants access to useful, helpful information on the latest innovative solutions in regenerative health. Healthcare has grown so much, and it's so complex. It's time to expect more from the care you get from your healthcare professionals, and that journey starts here.

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Welcome to the Wellness Optimizing Warrior M.D. Podcast!

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