In this Naturally Informed education session from Microbiome: Mastering the Market, Emily Prpa, Ph.D., explores the latest research in the gut microbiome with a specific focus on women’s health, uncovering how microbial ecosystems influence female physiology from puberty through to menopause and beyond. This presentation highlights the dynamic interplay between the gut microbiome and female sex hormones—known as the gut-hormone axis—and how this relationship evolves across a woman’s life.

Dr. Prpa also highlights the potential role of the gut-brain axis in influencing mood, cognition, and mental wellbeing during the menopause transition, while also touching on its relevance across other key hormonal life stages, including adolescence and postpartum. The presentation also considers the gut-skin axis, discussing how changes in the gut microbiome may impact skin health, and the emerging interest in gut-focused strategies to support skin function through different stages of a woman’s life.

This session was recorded live during the Microbiome: Mastering the Market virtual conference on June 24, 2025


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