Estrogen Didn't Betray You: What's Actually Happening to Your Pain Threshold

Estrogen gets blamed for a lot, but is it really the villain?  Debbie breaks down what estrogen actually does, why its fluctuation, not just its level, affects your pain threshold, why perimenopause is often the hardest stretch, and what postmenopause changes.  Plus, the honest limits of relying on a single blood test to explain your migraines. In this episode:  What estrogen actually does in the body beyond reproduction. Why perimenopause fluctuation hits pain thresholds harder than postmenopausal levels.  The liver's role in clearing hormone waste, and what happens when that process breaks down.  Why bloodwork has value but isn't the whole picture. Free resource mentioned: Migraine Sensitivity Scorecard - https://pages.debbiewaidlcoach.com/quiz Resources: FREE DOWNLOAD: Toxic Migraine Triggers Guide Get the complete guide showing you the hidden inflammatory triggers fueling your migraines, including toxins in your medication, environment, and everyday life. https://dwvirtualguide.com/free-guide Book a Free Migraine Breakthrough® Assessment: Let's assess your unique migraine situation and uncover what's been keeping you stuck. https://pages.debbiewaidlcoach.com/breakthroughcall-social-7269 Connect with Debbie: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DebbieWaidlCoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiewaidl.coach/ Women's Migraine Freedom™ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensmigrainefreedom Website: https://pages.debbiewaidlcoach.com/ Email: [email protected] Disclaimer: The Migraine Freedom™ Your Way Podcast and information provided by Debbie Waidl and guests is presented solely to provide helpful information, education, and entertainment on the subjects discussed. The use of information or resources mentioned on or linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk and discretion. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. Debbie Waidl and In The Balance Health Coaching, LLC are not responsible for any medical conditions or liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application, or preparation to any person reading or following the information presented on this podcast. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of any websites or other sources. Related Episodes: Episode 1: Sex Hormones and Migraines: Why the Advice Keeps Contradicting Itself https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-hormones-and-migraines-why-the-advice/id1727416680?i=1000778526033 Episode 7: The Hormone Hierarchy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-the-hormone-hierarchy-tackling-hormones/id1727416680?i=1000645019506 Episode 3: Progesterone, Testosterone, and the Truth About Bioidentical Hormones (next in this series)