Understanding the connection between the gut and hormones can help with navigating the complexities of women's health. From the onset of menstruation to the transformative stages of perimenopause, menopause and beyond, these physiological transitions rely heavily on the eb and flow of hormones, which can be largely impacted by gut health. By making some simple lifestyle adjustments and understanding our complex gut ecosystem, we can help keep our hormones as balanced as possible for optimal wellness throughout these changes (Tilt 2023). First of all, understanding the gut-hormone connection is key. Within our gut resides an astonishingly vast community of microorganisms,...