The Pros and Cons of Progesterone Withdrawal

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For many women, what's happening between day 21 and day 28 is really profound physiologically. A very simple and effective way to treat it is with a low dose of progesterone that is administered starting at day 21 to 28. Alternatively, women can stretch that out and take progesterone for the entire 14 days following their ovulation. But again, now that's creating a whole new set of issues around oral contraceptives, which many women simply don't want to do.

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In this special episode of The Drive, Peter provides a comprehensive overview of the various endocrine systems: the thyroid system, the adrenal system, and the sex hormone system (for both men and women). He walks through the basic biology and the feedback cycles that regulate the production of these hormones and discusses the various options for the treatment of hormone deficiencies. In addition, Peter delves into hormone replacement therapy (HRT), providing nuanced insights into its appropriate usage and the clinical approach he adopts when working with patients.

Peter supplements these explanations with whiteboard illustrations. For a more complete understanding, we highly recommend watching these videos over just listening. The videos can be found on our YouTube channel or on the show notes page.

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