The Food Medic Hormones, Gut Health, and You: What Every Woman Should Understand | With Dr Megan Rossi
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Jun 18, 2025 
Dr. Megan Rossi, a renowned registered dietitian and gut health expert, joins to discuss the intricate relationship between gut health and women's hormonal balance. She reveals how gut bacteria can influence conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. The conversation explores the menstrual cycle's effect on digestion, shedding light on evidence-based probiotics. Dr. Rossi also debunks myths around IBS and the vaginal microbiome, recommending personalized dietary strategies for improved well-being. Tune in to unlock the secrets to a healthier you!
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Gut Bacteria Influence Hormones
- Gut bacteria regulate hormones like estrogen by reactivating them for reabsorption.
- This microbial activity may influence hormonal conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis in women.
Women's Unique Gut Differences
- Women have slower gut transit times, making constipation two to three times more common than in men.
- Estrogen increases gut sensitivity, contributing to higher rates of irritable bowel syndrome in women.
Hormones Drive Menstrual Gut Changes
- Hormonal changes during menstruation speed gut transit, causing looser stools or "period poops."
- Prostaglandins increase gut motility, while progesterone relaxes it, influencing stool consistency across the cycle.
