The Truth About Estrone: What Your Lab Work Isn’t Telling You

Dr. Brendan McCarthy

Join Dr. Brendan McCarthy, Chief Medical Officer at Protea Medical Center in Tempe, Arizona, for a deep, practical breakdown of estrone—one of the most misunderstood and under-tested hormones in women’s health.

In this episode, Dr. McCarthy explains:

• Why estrone matters far more than most routine labs suggest

• How estrone relates to inflammation, insulin resistance, body fat, and chronic disease

• What your estrone actually tells you about your metabolic load

• How phase 1 and phase 2 liver detox pathways determine whether estrogen becomes helpful or harmful

• How to use food, supplements, and prescriptions appropriately based on your labs

• Red flags to watch for with boutique labs, overpriced clinics, and “hormone hacks”

You’ll learn exactly how clinicians should evaluate estrone, how to interpret the estrone–estradiol ratio, and how to identify where estrogen metabolism is blocked so you can take meaningful steps toward better health.

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Dr. Brendan McCarthy is the founder and Chief Medical Officer of Protea Medical Center in Arizona. With over two decades of experience, he’s helped thousands of patients navigate hormonal imbalances using bioidentical HRT, nutrition, and root-cause medicine. He’s also taught and mentored other physicians on integrative approaches to hormone therapy, weight loss, fertility, and more. If you’re ready to take your health seriously, this podcast is a great place to start.

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