Dr. Tyna Moore · 2026-03-12 · Tyna Moore (host), Derrick Van Ness

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3 research-tied claims examined: 1 context 2 supported

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1:10:46 Tyna Moore (host)needs contextmoderate

Declining estrogen levels lead to depression.

"It's starting to lead to depression. That is estrogen leaving the building." (said at 1:10:46)

The transition to menopause (perimenopause) involves marked fluctuations and eventual decline in ovarian estradiol production, which is well-documented to increase the risk of new-onset or recurrent depressive episodes and mood disturbances. Estradiol exerts neuromodulatory effects on central serotonergic and dopaminergic signaling, neuroimmune function, and cerebral metabolism. However, stating broadly that declining estrogen directly 'leads to depression' requires qualification: estrogen withdrawal and erratic hormonal fluctuations act as neurobiological vulnerability factors that significantly elevate depressive risk in susceptible individuals, rather than deterministically causing clinical depression in all women.

supports: The Impact of Estradiol Dynamics During the Menopause Transition on Depression Risk: A Nar… (Biological psychiatry 2026) · cited 5x in the literature
"Explorations into the pathophysiology of depression risk during MT have focused largely on the role of estrogen dynamics, specifically estradiol (E2), the most neuroactive form of estrogen, and whether changes in E2 across MT impact brain health. In this narrative review, we describe how E2 dynamics across MT modulate neurobiological processes to confer risk for depressive symptoms and perimenopausal-onset major depressive episode (PO-MDE)." (abstract, passage verified)
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context: FIGO best practice recommendations for the mental health of women at menopausal age. (International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics 2026) · cited 5x in the literature
"Symptoms of anxiety and depression are prevalent during the perimenopause... Treatment should be individualized and may include lifestyle changes, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and hormone therapy. Transdermal estradiol is preferred for managing mood swings, particularly in women with metabolic risks." (abstract)
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0:33:45 Tyna Moore (host)supportedmoderate

The naturopathic medical profession is composed predominantly of women.

"I will say the naturopathic profession is vastly different than the chiropractic profession in that I went to school at both at the same time and the naturopathic profession were predominantly women." (said at 0:33:45)

Workforce and demographic surveys across multiple jurisdictions consistently show that the naturopathic profession is predominantly composed of women. Surveys of licensed naturopathic doctors in North America and internationally report female practitioner representation ranging from approximately 70% to over 90%.

supports: Practice patterns of naturopathic physicians: results from a random survey of licensed pra… (BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2004) · cited 59x in the literature
"Both the practitioners and their patients were primarily White and female." (abstract, results, passage verified)
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supports: The characteristics, experiences and perceptions of naturopathic and herbal medicine pract… (BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2015) · cited 23x in the literature
"A majority of the naturopaths and herbal medicine practitioners surveyed were female (91%), and aged between 45 and 54 years." (abstract, results, passage verified)
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supports: A cross-sectional workforce survey of three traditional and complementary medicine profess… (PLoS ONE 2021) · cited 10x in the literature
"While predominantly female (57.9%), Ontario's TCM/acupuncture profession was less feminized than the naturopathic (77.1%) and homeopathic (78.3%) groups." (abstract, results, passage verified)
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1:11:00 Tyna Moore (host)supportedmoderate

Estrogen leaving the body causes the diameter of the hair shaft itself to shrink and become thinner.

"I will tell you that estrogen leaving the body causes the hair shaft itself to become thinner. So it just the diameter shrinks." (said at 1:11:00)

Estrogen signaling plays an active role in hair follicle biology, promoting anagen (growth) duration and fiber production. Studies comparing pre- and postmenopausal women demonstrate that the decline in estrogen during menopause significantly alters hair shaft parameters, specifically leading to decreased hair shaft diameter and widespread hair thinning (follicular miniaturization), particularly across the frontal scalp.

supports: Hormonal changes in menopause: do they contribute to a 'midlife hair crisis' in women? (The British journal of dermatology 2011) · cited 51x in the literature
"In a study of pre- and postmenopausal women without alopecia, menopausal status significantly influenced hair parameters, specifically hair growth rate, percentage anagen and hair diameter distributions, most notably in the frontal scalp." (abstract, results, passage verified)
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supports: The Role of Hormone Therapy in Female Aesthetic Rejuvenation. (Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD 2022) · cited 2x in the literature
"Declining levels of several hormones in the postmenopausal period are associated with unwanted changes in appearance, including weight gain, fat redistribution, aged skin, and hair thinning." (abstract, results, passage verified)
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