Hormone Shifts at Every Age: The Truth About PCOS, Endometriosis, Anxiety & More
Hormone Shifts at Every Age: The Truth About PCOS, Endometriosis, Anxiety & More  
Podcast: hol+ with Dr. Taz MD | The Future of Medicine is Holistic
Published On: Tue Sep 02 2025
Description: Subscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsHormones aren’t just about menopause, they’re a vital sign for your health at every age. In this episode, Dr. Taz shares her personal story of a hormone crash at 28 and reveals how gut health, nutrient quality, toxin exposure, and stress shape hormone balance from childhood through your 50s and beyond.You’ll learn why teens are facing hormonal imbalances like PCOS, endometriosis, and anxiety at record rates, why birth control and IVF can be “band-aid” fixes, and how to create a lifelong plan for hormonal stability.From the cortisol-androgen loop to fertility challenges, perimenopause transitions, and the risks of synthetic hormone treatments, this episode is your complete guide to a holistic approach to hormone health.Dr. Taz shares:• Why hormone imbalances are hitting teens harder than ever before• How your gut microbiome shapes your hormone health for life• The dangerous loop between cortisol, insulin, and androgens• Why “band-aid” fixes like birth control, IVF, and HRT can backfire• How to test your hormones at any age (without spending a fortune)• The critical steps to take in your 20s, 30s, and 40s to protect your future health• Why hormone shifts affect men just as much as womenWhether you’re a parent concerned about your teen, in your 20s and feeling burned out, struggling to conceive in your 30s, or navigating the hormonal shifts of midlife, this episode will give you the holistic roadmap you need to thrive.Thank you to our sponsor:Timeline is offering my listeners 20% off your first order of Mitopure. Just go to timeline.com/DRTAZConnect further to Hol+ at https://holplus.co/- Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.Get your copy of The Hormone Shift: Balance Your Body and Thrive Through Midlife and MenopauseStay ConnectedSubscribe to the audio podcast: https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsFollow Dr. Taz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/@drtazmdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drtazmdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtazmd/Host & Production TeamHost: Dr. Taz; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Lead Producer: Lauren Feighan; Editors: Jeremiah Schultz and Patrick Edwards)Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+Chapters00:00 My Hormone Crash Story & Why Hormones Matter at Any Age03:35 How Childhood Gut Health Shapes Hormones for Life07:25 The Teenage Hormone Crisis11:27 Birth Control Risks & The Band-Aid Problem13:48 The Cortisol-Androgen Loop of Your 20s17:56 Fertility Struggles and Hormone Shifts in Your 30s21:11 The Perimenopause Transition — Why Early Prep Matters24:58 The Menopause Conversation We’re Not Having27:49 Testing, Toxins, and the Holistic Hormone Plan