Are Your Hormones Triggering Your MCAS? Or Vice Versa? with Tania Dempsey, MD

In this discussion, Dr. Tania Dempsey talks about the relationship between hormone imbalances and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). She emphasizes that hormonal imbalances such as those involving estrogen, testosterone, thyroid hormones, and others can trigger or worsen MCAS symptoms. Dr. Dempsey points out that MCAS can also contribute to hormonal imbalances, creating a complex interplay. This crosstalk involves immune, endocrine, and possibly other body systems, classifying MCAS as a Psycho-Neuro-Endocrine-Immune condition. Effective management involves personalizing treatment, focusing both on mast cell stabilization and addressing hormonal issues. Nutritional interventions, such as reducing sugar and increasing protein intake, are recommended as part of the approach to rebalancing hormones and stabilizing mast cells. The talk concludes with encouragement for patients to keep seeking answers and tailored healthcare support, stressing the importance of education and holistic management.