Feeling emotional or restless? Your progesterone levels might hold the key! Explore the signs of low progesterone that can wreak havoc on your mood, sleep, and monthly cycles. Learn about the subtle differences between estrogen dominance and low progesterone, as well as the symptoms to keep an eye on. Discover practical insights on natural ways to support hormone balance and regain your sanity, especially after 35. It’s a whirlwind of hormonal wisdom perfectly tailored for those navigating turbulent times.
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Progesterone's Critical Cycle Role
Progesterone is produced only after ovulation in the second half of the menstrual cycle.
Low progesterone relative to estrogen disrupts mood, cycles, sleep, and can cause PMS and anxiety.
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Low Progesterone Triggers PMS
PMS symptoms often relate to low progesterone rather than just high estrogen.
Normal estrogen levels with near-zero progesterone cause hormonal imbalance and severe PMS.
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Heavy Periods Linked to Low Progesterone
Heavy periods and clots can be caused by low progesterone, not only high estrogen.
Progesterone acts like mortar holding the uterine lining bricks; without it, clots form.
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Snappy one minute, crying at a dog food commercial the next? If your moods, sleep, or periods are all over the place, your progesterone might be waving a big hormonal red flag—and you’re not imagining it.
In this episode of Hello Hormones, I walk you through the top 4 signs of low progesterone and how this one hormone can quietly sabotage your mood, cycles, sleep, and sanity—especially after 35. From brutal PMS to next-level anxiety, we’re unpacking what happens when progesterone tanks and what you can do about it.
In this episode, I cover:
Why progesterone is the chill hormone and what happens when you don’t have enough
The difference between estrogen dominance vs. low progesterone
What symptoms to watch for before your period hits
What labs to consider and how to support your progesterone naturally
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