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The estrobolome, an emerging area of research within the microbiome, refers to the collection of gut microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, that are involved in the metabolism and regulation of estrogen. This dynamic system plays a critical role in maintaining hormonal balance, influencing circulating estrogen levels, and shaping key aspects of health, including reproductive function, body composition, brain health, and cardiovascular and bone integrity.
While the microbiome has received significant attention in recent years, the role of the estrobolome in lactation and mammary gland health remains underexplored. Disruptions in the gut ecosystem, or dysbiosis, have already been linked to infant outcomes such as food sensitivities and allergic disease. However, growing evidence suggests that these microbial imbalances may also influence lactation physiology, milk production, and the long-term health of breast tissue, including potential implications for breast cancer risk.
This session explores the current science behind the estrobolome, including its role in estrogen metabolism and its connection to reproductive and mammary function. We will examine how exposomal factors, such as diet, environmental toxins, medications, stress, and lifestyle, can shape the estrobolome, either supporting or disrupting hormonal balance.
Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to assess and support estrobolome health through practical, evidence-informed strategies aimed at optimizing lactation outcomes and promoting long-term hormonal and breast health.
Objectives
- Define the estrobolome and describe its role in estrogen metabolism
- Identify at least two exposomal factors that influence the estrobolome
- Discuss at least two strategies to support estrobolome health for optimal lactation outcomes







