The gut controls your hormones. Your hormones control your gut. And for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, understanding this relationship could change everything.  Cynthia Thurlow, joins Dr. Mindy to unpack the estrobolome — the collection of gut microbes responsible for metabolizing and detoxifying estrogen, and why it may be the most important and most overlooked piece of the entire menopause conversation. In this episode you'll learn: What the estrobolome is and why it's the missing piece in women's hormone health How birth control pills and antibiotics damage the gut microbiome over time Why leaky gut is 4 to 5 times more likely in menopause — and how it drives autoimmunity, brain fog, and mood disorders How your gut produces serotonin, dopamine, GABA, and melatonin — and what happens when it can't The truth about fiber and carbohydrates for midlife women How belly fat, insulin resistance, and metabolic health connect to microbiome health Practical steps to start rebuilding your gut health now MORE ON CYNTHIA THURLOW: The Menopause Gut: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777129/the-menopause-gut-by-cynthia-thurlow-np/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHTWellness  Twitter/X: https://x.com/_CynthiaThurlow Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlow Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-wellness-midlife-hormones-menopause-and/id1435214303 Substack: https://cynthiathurlownp.substack.com/ 🎧 New episodes weekly on The Resetter Podcast: For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast page here: https://drmindypelz.com/ep336/ STAY CONNECTED WITH ME: Facebook:   / drmindypelz   Facebook Group:   / resetters   Substack: / drmindypelz Instagram:   / dr.mindypelz   Tiktok:   / drmindypelz   THE RESETTER PODCAST: Apple Podcast: Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Listen on Spotify CREDITS: Photos: Wendy Yalom Photography Editor: Patrick Hogan AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER https://drmindypelz.com/affiliate-dis... ***** Please note the following medical disclaimer: By viewing this video you understand that this video is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor with any questions you may have regarding your health or medical condition. You also understand and agree that the terms of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply to your interaction with us.