Webinar Replay
Menopause & the Microbiome:
Unraveling the Gut's Role in Hormonal Shifts
Presented by Carrie Jones, ND
This webinar will dive into the specific alterations in the gut microbiome during menopause. Dr. Jones will also explore how menopausal shifts in the microbiome affect neurotransmitter production, mood regulation, and cognitive function. Additionally, Dr. Jones will provide insights into how to best support the microbiome during menopause to improve what feels like hormonal chaos.
In this webinar, you will learn more about:
- Changes in the gut microbiome during menopause
- How these changes contribute to systemic inflammation and metabolic disruption
- How microbiome shifts can affect mental well-being
- Ways to best support the microbiome during menopause
- Tips to improve overall health span outcomes
About the Speaker
Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women's health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry. Dubbed the “Queen of Hormones,” Dr. Jones is a Naturopathic Physician who did her 2-year residency focused on women's health and endocrinology. She went on to get her Master of Public Health and was one of the first to become board certified through the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology. She was the first Medical Director for Precision Analytical (the DUTCH Test) and the first Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health. She co-hosts the highly popular show, the Root Cause Medicine Podcast, that has over 9 million downloads. She is the Clinical Expert for the Lifestyle Matrix Resource Center, was on Under Armour’s Human Performance Council, works with the new League One Volleyball (LOVB) organization and is an advisor to Metapause. Currently she is the Chief Medical Officer at NuEthix Formulations and Head of Medical Education at Metabolic Mentor University.
Key Moments
- 00:00 Introduction to Menopause and the Microbiome
- 02:52 Understanding the Perimenopausal Transition
- 06:04 The Inflammatory State During Menopause
- 09:03 The Role of Hormones in Gut Health
- 11:51 Gut Microbiome Changes and Their Implications
- 15:06 Blood Sugar and Insulin Resistance in Menopause
- 17:50 The Gut-Brain Axis and Mental Health
- 21:01 Neuroinflammation and Its Impact on Women
- 23:51 Risk Factors for Depression and Anxiety
- 27:09 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
- 32:12 The Impact of Menopause on Mental Health
- 34:06 Gut Health: The Foundation of Well-being
- 48:35 The Role of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
