Health Recoded
Hosted by a nurse, Health Recoded breaks down complex health topics into clear, human explanations that actually make sense. Each episode explores what’s happening inside the body — from hormones and metabolism, to stress and emotions — and explains how those systems show up in real life.
This podcast isn’t about quick fixes or medical fear-mongering. It’s about understanding your body, building health literacy, and creating a calmer, more confident relationship with your health. Whether you’re navigating symptoms, trying to make sense of medical information, or just want to understand your body better, Health Recoded is here to help you connect the dots.
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*This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner.*
Health Recoded
How Estrogen Shapes the Female Body
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In this week's episode, we break down Estrogen and how it affects the female body.
We will cover:
- Where Estrogen comes from and how it works
- How Estrogen affects different organ systems
- What happens as Estrogen decreases
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:33 Where Estrogen Comes From and How It Works
04:38 Estrogen and the Brain
07:41 Estrogen and the Reproductive system
11: 37 Estrogen and Bone Health
13:34 Estrogen and Cardiovascular Health
17:57 Estrogen and the Muscular system
21:23 Estrogen and how it affects your weight and metabolism
25:10 Estrogen affects Skin, Hair and Joints
28:07 Estrogen and Longevity
31:24 Key Takeaways
This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner.
Resources:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22353-estrogen
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9781566/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6206851/
https://www.osmosis.org/learn/Estrogen_and_progesterone