Let’s start with the good news: you can absolutely take control of your longevity, radiance, and vitality—at any age. But here’s the catch: the longevity conversation for women must start with hormones, specifically estrogen. It’s not about chasing youth—it’s about preserving power, bone density, brain clarity, heart health, and energy. This isn’t a vanity conversation. It’s a vitality one.
For far too long, women have been left out of the center of performance and longevity medicine. While the world talks about saunas, red light therapy, supplements, and vibratory plates, we’re over here silently navigating estrogen chaos, perimenopause brain fog, and broken bones. The truth is: those bells and whistles mean nothing if we’re not first protecting what makes our physiology unique.
So where does longevity start for women? With bone. With brain. With the heart. And with hormones.
Estrogen supports your bones. One in two women will experience an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime. Yes, half. And it’s not just inconvenient—it’s a fast track to loss of independence and mobility. But it doesn’t have to be your story. If caught early (hello, DEXA scan), osteopenia can be addressed and even reversed.
Estrogen supports your brain. Estrogen receptors are bathed throughout the brain, which is why the mood swings, memory issues, and mental health dips around menopause are so real—and so misunderstood.
Estrogen supports your heart. Meta-analyses show that women who begin estrogen within the first 10 years of menopause significantly lower their risk of heart disease, the #1 killer of women.
The actionable takeaway? Test, don’t guess. Ask your doctor for a DEXA scan by age 40, especially if you:
- Have a family history of osteoporosis
- Have experienced fractures as an adult
- Smoked or vaped
- Drank more than 2 glasses of alcohol daily
- Had a history of steroid use (e.g., for asthma or autoimmune conditions)
- Are seeing a parent (or yourself) shrink in height
