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Adrenaline Dominance

Stuff Your Doctor Should Know

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Effects of Oral Progesterone on Tiredness

Oral progesterone can cause tiredness as it converts to allopregnanolone in the liver, leading to sleepiness. Additionally, starting progesterone may reveal symptoms of low thyroid in individuals who were relying on adrenaline for energy, as progesterone reduces adrenaline levels, unmasking underlying low thyroid issues.

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