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Dr. Sara Gottfried: How to Optimize Female Hormone Health for Vitality & Longevity

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“Being female is a health hazard.”

Approximately 80% of the women I take care of experience constipation, which can be attributed to various factors such as diet, stress, patriarchal society, and underlying health conditions. Being female itself poses a health risk, leading to higher rates of depression, insomnia, multiple sclerosis, and thyroid dysfunction. Many women with subtle thyroid dysfunction suffer from constipation due to the interplay between stress, hormone levels, and the gut-brain axis. Moreover, women generally face more constipation issues than men, partly because their intestines are approximately 10 feet longer.

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