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THYROID AND MENOPAUSE<\/strong>: a delicate balance.<\/p>\n\n

You have interacted a lot on the topic of thyroid (in the podcast and YouTube), and, also in relation to the new hormone mentoring program that will start in April: so today I am responding specifically to those who asked me to better understand the correlation between thyroid and menopause.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

As always we start first with a quick reading from a physiological point of view, quick and simplified, just to get the key elements we need to move on to an emotional and energetic examination.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

During menopause, the female body goes through a significant hormonal change, which can also affect the thyroid gland. <\/p>\n\n

This transitional period is typically characterized by a progressive decline in female sex hormones (mainly estrogen and progesterone) and a complex change in the endocrine system. <\/p>\n\n

Let’s look at some hormonal changes that can affect the thyroid gland:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

1\ufe0f\u20e3 Drop in estrogen and impact on thyroid gland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Estrogen plays an important role in regulating thyroid function. With menopause, estrogen levels typically decline, and this can affect how the thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones (T3 and T4). <\/p>\n\n

For example, the reduction of estrogen can change metabolism<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

Estrogen, not only regulates reproductive function, but also affects energy metabolism<\/strong>. Their decline leads to a change in hormone balance, affecting hormones that regulate feelings of hunger, and insulin. As estrogen declines, insulin sensitivity decreases, which can lead to increased blood sugar levels and a reduction in the body’s ability to burn calories. <\/p>\n\n

Mind you, the drop in estrogen, here we associate it with menopause but it can also occur at other stages of life<\/p>\n\n

Not only that, estrogen plays an important role in the distribution of body fat. When estrogen levels drop, there is a tendency to accumulate fat, particularly in the abdominal area. This not only changes body composition, but can also alter metabolism, further slowing energy expenditure. <\/p>\n\n

The decrease in estrogen is also associated with muscle loss and alteration of the central nervous system (thermogenesis, body temperature, sleep, stress..).<\/p>\n\n

Enter the hormone mentoring track to learn more<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

2\ufe0f\u20e3 Estrogen and progesterone imbalance <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

In addition to the decrease in estrogen, another significant change during menopause is the decrease in progesterone. If a balanced progesterone-estrogen balance is lost, it can affect the thyroid gland. <\/p>\n\n

3\ufe0f\u20e3 Cortisol and stress <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

During menopause, hormone balance can be further affected by the stress hormone cortisol. Because menopause can be an emotionally and physically stressful time, excess cortisol can: <\/p>\n\n