Estrogen And Your Gallbladder: Friend or Foe?

I love hormone therapy if you’re a candidate BUT they are not without risks. Gallbladder problems or disease is a big one if you’re taking oral estrogen. This includes estradiol or Premarin capsules for menopause or the synthetic estrogen in birth control pills. Your gallbladder is a badass. It helps you break down fats from your diet. It stores bile from your liver and releases it when needed. However, when things go wrong, it puts you at risk for gallbladder pain, inflammation, stones, and possibly even needing surgery! Knowing this, how do estrogens play a role?