06/22/2026
Each one of these will absorb their hormones differently.
35% bodyfat will be at risk of storing too much estrone, and having excess androgen issues due to not being able to take higher dose estrogen to combat it. Breakthrough bleeding on BHRT is common here. The risk of breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, dementia and metabolic disease is twice as high at 35% than it is at 18%. This level of bodyfat will also invite Endo, Adeno, and fibroids.
25% bodyfat will eliminate some if not all of the problems stated. Depending on physical activity, methylation and sleep, the estrogen levels can comfortably go higher and so can the androgens. This is healthy, and with good physical activity can be great for many women.
18% is a sweet spot for many women post menopause who are super active and love to keep their levels in the 300s, some higher. They burn thru their hormones fast, are often super absorbers, still need to monitor glucose and methylation, but for the most part, do very well protecting themselves against disease.
12% can be tough for many women. It looks great and will get you a lot of comments and compliments. People can tell you lift without saying a word. Heads turn when you walk into a room. But maintaining levels stable and consistent can be tricky here. Some days you’re great, others it backfires and you have extreme pops and drops due to low bodyfat and also not sleeping consistently. This is contest prep level, not a healthy level long term. You can actually battle inflammation at this level due to immune response issues.
