Perceived Stress: Why Women's Gut Health Isn't Just Diet
Dr. Sara Gottfried reveals why female constipation affects 80% of women. It's not just diet—anatomy, trauma, and thyroid dysfunction play bigger roles, demanding a focus on perceived stress.
Essentials: How to Optimize Female Hormone Health for Vitality & Longevity | Dr. Sara Gottfried
With Andrew Huberman, Dr. Sara Gottfried · Sunday, August 16, 2026
Dr. Sara Gottfried provides a comprehensive guide to optimizing female hormone health, detailing essential biomarkers and testing protocols across different life stages. She challenges conventional views on oral contraceptives and menopausal hormone therapy, while also addressing common health concerns such as PCOS and constipation with a focus on root causes and actionable strategies for vitality and longevity.
Gottfried: Test Estrogen on Cycle Day 21, Not Just Blood
Dr. Sara Gottfried urges women in their 20s to benchmark estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone on cycle Day 21-22 via dried urine, not just blood tests.
Your CAC Score by 45: The Critical Longevity Data Women Ignore
Dr. Sara Gottfried reveals 6 silent vitality killers, why chronic cardio backfires, and the one crucial health test ambitious women need by age 45 for true longevity.
Oral Contraceptives: Clitoral Shrinkage & Hormone Disruption
Dr. Sara Gottfried reveals unexpected risks of oral contraceptives, from micronutrient depletion and hormone disruption to a shocking 20% clitoral shrinkage. Get the full story.
Estrogen Drop in 40s: Your Brain's 20% Metabolism Hit
Dr. Sara Gottfried reveals how falling estrogen in women's 40s triggers a 20% drop in brain metabolism, linking 'nuisance' symptoms to Alzheimer's risk. Be proactive.