# The Truth About Estrogen Detox: Don't Make This Mistake

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Podcast: [Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hello-hormones-with-dr-carrie-jones-7333411)
Published: 2026-03-10T09:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1710

## Resource

Estrogen doesn't just float around your body forever. If it doesn't exit on time, though, things can get messy. Heavy periods, PMS, bloating, bad sleep after one glass of wine, or feeling worse on a "hormone balancing" supplement can all trace back to how efficiently you're clearing it. In this Hello Hormones episode, we break down how estrogen is cleared from the body, why constipation can clog up its exit ramp, and how jumping straight to DIM might backfire if your estrogen tank is already running low. If you're noticing stubborn symptoms that seem to cycle every month, reacting differently to alcohol than you used to, or experimenting with supplements without clear lab guidance, this episode will help you understand what your liver and gut are doing behind the scenes so you can support your hormones with clarity instead of guesswork. Head to drcarriejones.com/stages to grab What Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Because the confusion is honestly worse than the symptoms sometimes. What's Discussed: (00:00) Does estrogen live forever and how the body clears it (00:32) Detox runs 24/7 and depends on nutrients, liver, kidneys, and bile (02:43) Genetic variants like MTHFR and COMT and how to still support detox (03:15) The quinone pathway and how "wrong exits" can stress DNA repair (05:27) Estrogen dominance, progesterone balance, and the bathtub overflow analogy (07:24) Alcohol, medications, plastics, and fragrance increasing liver load (12:05) Constipation, daily bowel movements, and preventing estrogen recycling (22:33) DIM vs cruciferous vegetables and why low estrogen changes the strategy ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: http://drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 The Peri…

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