Gut health, hormones and vaginal microbiome: what's the link? (preventative and gut health doctor explains)
Too Much Information, the women's health podcastShow Notes
How can you fix bloating and low energy? Should you be taking a probiotic for your vaginal microbiome? Can poor gut health affect your hormones, or even make it harder to get pregnant?
On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy is joined by Dr Anna, a preventative and gut health specialist, for a deep dive into the gut-hormone-fertility connection.
This isn't an episode about how to 'hack' your gut health – it's the science behind how your gut affects everything from your cycle to emotions, plus what's genuinely worth testing (and what's a waste of money).
Expect myth-busting on probiotics, a plain-English explanation of how your gut recycles your hormones, and permission to stop spending money on 'gut-friendly' fads.
We'll be answering the questions:💭 What is the gut-hormone axis, and why does it matter for women?💭 How is your vaginal microbiome connected to your gut?💭 Is endo belly caused by your gut, your diet, or both?💭 Can a miscarriage or IVF affect your gut health?💭 Are tests like DUTCH or microbiome worth it?💭 How can you 'fix' your gut health – for good?💭 What are the signs of a healthy gut?
If you're worried about your hormones or you've ever wondered how your gut health affects how you feel day-to-day, this episode is for you.
About the expert: Dr Anna is a medically trained doctor with 10 years' experience as a preventative and gut health specialist. She's the founder of The Digest Club, an educational platform teaching wellness practitioners and the public about gut health and hormones. 🔗 Instagram: @dr.anna.uk 🔗 Digest Club – website & socials: https://digestlondon.club/bio 🔗 Book a free intro call with Dr Anna: https://calendly.com/dr__anna/freecall
Links and resources: 📱 Dr Anna on Instagram: @dr.anna.uk 🎙️ Mentioned: our earlier episode "How to Poo Better" 🔗 Issy's pick: Chuckling goat kefir
🎙️ Too Much Information is the women's health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness. 🔗 Instagram: @too.much.info.podcast
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