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Your gut bacteria as an endocrine partner in oestrogen-driven cancers
A new review reframes the gut microbiome as an active endocrine partner in oestrogen-driven cancers, expanding the estrobolome concept.
What is the estrobolome?
The estrobolome is the set of gut bacteria that control how much oestrogen circulates – and it shapes your periods, fertility and vaginal health.
Vaginal dryness, irritation and atrophy on high dose T therapy
Learn why testosterone therapy can cause vaginal dryness, irritation, and atrophy in trans men, and discover effective tips and treatments.
Aunt Vadge: can I stop using Vagifem if my microbiome report was good?
Your microbiome test came back great - can you stop Vagifem? Maybe not: your result may be because of it. Why oestrogen feeds your lactobacilli, and what to ask.
Breastfeeding: impact on oestrogen levels, the vagina and pelvic floor
Breastfeeding keeps oestrogen low, which can cause vaginal dryness, low libido, pain with sex and microbiome changes. Why it happens, and what helps.
Phytoestrogens food list (searchable)
Discover how to increase your phytoestrogen intake with our comprehensive list of foods.
Yeast Vs HO: a fantastic story, it’s not what you think
The story of how a yeast overgrowth drives up histamine and oestrogen, and the vaginal and whole-body chaos that follows.
Gallbladder removal and your hormones
Living without a gallbladder can cause a few hormonal upsets that may make life harder over the years, including leaving too much oestrogen in your blood.
How your gut bacteria affect estrogen levels
The relationship between your gut bacteria and oestrogen is crucial for hormonal balance, affecting everything from vaginal health to bone density.
Understanding relative oestrogen excess
Relative oestrogen excess is a term used to describe a the propensity to have more oestrogen floating around than we want.
Premature ovarian failure (or insufficiency)
Premature ovarian failure is the loss of ovarian function, which can occur for a few different reasons, but ultimately results in a (possibly temporary) loss of fertility.
How to moisten a dry vagina
A quick look at the different options for moistening a dry vagina.
What is relative oestrogen deficiency?
If you are skinny, smoke, eat too much fibre or over-exercise, you could be at risk of your periods stopping due to relative oestrogen deficiency.