Episode 24: “Rethinking Hormones: Unpacking the Medicalisation of Women’s Health”

Send us Fan MailIn this eye-opening episode of The Natural Narrative, Leone sits down with women’s health advocate and practitioner Melisa Byrne to explore the often-overlooked consequences of the medicalisation of women's hormones. Together, they dive into the increasing trend of prescribing hormone therapies—particularly oestrogen supplementation—to women who are already naturally menstruating.Leone shares compelling observations from her own practice, including two clients who experienced significant fibroid growth following unnecessary oestrogen treatments. Melisa and Leone unpack how these prescriptions, often given without fully understanding the individual's hormonal baseline, may do more harm than good—potentially contributing to worsened health outcomes rather than alleviating symptoms.This conversation challenges the one-size-fits-all approach to hormonal health, raising important questions about how we can better support women’s bodies without defaulting to pharmaceutical solutions.🔍 Topics covered:The overprescription of hormone therapies in menstruating womenThe link between excess oestrogen and fibroid growthWhy personalised care is essential in hormonal healthHow the medical system may be missing the mark on women's wellnessTune in for a thoughtful, grounded, and much-needed discussion on what it really means to listen to women’s bodies.You can find us at -https://harvestinghealth.com.au/facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LeoneDeborahWilsonNaturopathInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/harvesting_health_hub/