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November 2017.

Let's talk about Xenoestrogens

What are xenoestrogens?

By definition, xenoestrogens are chemicals, which are not produced in the human body, but have estrogen-like effects.

It is important to note that not all xenoestrogens are harmful.

Natural xenoestrogens include for example plant based estrogens, known as phytoestrogens. A diet rich in phytoestrogens is often recommended in peri/ post menopausal women.
Synthetic xenoestrogens include for example ethinyl estradiol, the most common type of estrogen in the Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill. The Combined Pill has been shown overwhelmingly to have huge advantages for female health.

Now let’s also not get confused - Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) does not contain xenoestrogens. The estrogen in most HRT products - is a natural estrogen, chemically identical to the estrogen produced by the premenopausal ovary.

So this article - surprisingly - is not really about HRT at all! - but it is all about hormones.

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Dr Daisy Mae is a doctor and writer. She has worked extensively as a Specialist in Sexual & Reproductive Health, in the South of England. She has also worked in the field of Menopause for around 25 years, and latterly has run her own specialist Menopause Clinic.

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