Dr. Tim Hyatt, ND: The Role of Estrogen, Progesterone & Testosterone in Heart Health

In this DUTCH Webinar series, Dr. Tim Hyatt explores the roles of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, looking at how these hormones affect both men and women differently. He will discuss the connection between hormones and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in the general population and take a closer look at hormone replacement therapy (HRT) -- what it is, how it works, and some of the benefits and risks. In this webinar you'll learn more about: How HRT can influence CVD risk in both men and women DUTCH testing and an overview of how hormones behave with and without HRT And more Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction to Hormone Therapy and Heart Health 03:40 The Role of Estrogen in Women's Heart Health 05:31 Impact of Testosterone on Men's Heart Health 09:33 Inflammation and Cardiovascular Health 12:49 Estrogen's Influence on the Microbiome and Blood Pressure 15:30 Estrogen and Blood Sugar Regulation 16:13 The Connection Between Estrogen and Metabolism 16:53 Aromatization and Estrogen Production 19:09 Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Menopause 22:44 Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy (MHRT) Overview 25:34 Risks and Benefits of Estrogen Therapy 29:02 Considerations for Estrogen Therapy in Postmenopausal Patients 31:23 Testosterone Production and Its Effects 32:58 Testosterone Deficiency and Cardiovascular Health 35:23 The Role of Testosterone in Cardiovascular Health 39:01 Testosterone and Insulin Sensitivity 41:34 Testosterone's Impact on Body Composition 43:21 Testosterone Replacement Therapy: Benefits and Risks 47:10 Monitoring and Managing Testosterone Therapy 51:16 Conclusions on Hormonal Health and Cardiovascular Disease