Programme launches to address link between autoimmune disease and hormonal imbalances

A new women’s health programme has been launched to address the link between autoimmune disease and hormonal imbalances.

The programme is geared towards those struggling with hormonal conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, postpartum, hypothyroidism, perimenopause, menopause, and more.

It has been designed to support women in navigating the bidirectional link between autoimmune disease and hormone imbalances.

There are currently more than 50 million Americans who suffer from an autoimmune disease, and 80 per cent are women, with certain conditions being 16 times more common.

Hormonal imbalances play a significant role in the development and progression of autoimmune diseases, with research showing that hormones regulate immune system function, and disruptions in hormonal balance can trigger or worsen autoimmune conditions.

Given that, the onset of autoimmune disease often occurs during major hormonal shifts in a woman’s life—such as puberty, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause—when hormonal fluctuations impact immune system activity.

“As a woman who began suffering with an autoimmune disease in my mid-20’s, who went on to learn that multiple hormonal issues were one of the root causes of my diagnosis, it was important to create a programme aimed at helping other women navigate this oftentimes long and frustrating journey to get find solutions,” said Ellen Rudolph, CEO and co-founder of WellTheory, which has launched the programme.

“As women’s health remains underfunded and overlooked, WellTheory is dedicated to bringing much needed attention and personalised support to those struggling most and will continue to be at the forefront of working to reverse the autoimmune epidemic — which goes hand in hand with the women’s health crisis.”