The Fueled & Free Podcast

61. Supporting Progesterone in Perimenopause + Why Optimal Progesterone Matters

• Margaret Powell • Season 4

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If you’re in your mid to late 30’s / 40’s, and experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalance like weight gain, mood issues, disrupted sleep, brain fog, & bloating, chances are, your progesterone needs support!


Progesterone is a crucial hormone that provides a myriad of health benefits; it impacts your menstrual cycle, mood, sleep, and much more. 


Unfortunately, it’s often the first hormone to decline as women progress into their 30s and 40s. And it can feel daunting to navigate the variety of symptoms that come with lower progesterone production.


I’m diving into ALL things progesterone in this episode. We’ll uncover why progesterone depletion occurs, telltale signs of low progesterone, testing your progesterone levels, key nutrients and supplements to add into your routine, and more.


🎉 Our 1:1 Program, 90 Day Powerful Peri Protocol, is open for enrollment! This is a program for women 35+ who want to lose weight, improve sleep, energy & mood. This isn’t just another diet program, we incorporate functional lab testing to help pinpoint what areas of YOUR body need specific attention and equip you to work with your hormones, not against them! 


Also - I plan to do a future, deep dive episode on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, so stay tuned for that!!


Episode Recap:

  • Why achieving the ‘Goldilocks’ hormone levels is unique to every woman {3:13}
  • The only time that robust amounts of progesterone are made + looking at the ‘big picture’ of your hormones {4:33}
  • Factors that lead to decreased ovulation & progesterone production {6:30}
  • Why progesterone is SO much more than *just* a fertility hormone {10:17}
  • The estrogen + progesterone balance explained {12:33}
  • The DIM supplement {14:45}
  • Signs and symptoms of low progesterone {17:46}
  • Testing your progesterone vs. going solely off of your symptoms {23:10}
  • Options for testing progesterone levels {25:08}
  • How to naturally support progesterone production {27:07}
  • The crucial role nutrition plays + top nutrients that help support progesterone production {34:12}
  • Targeted supplements that can help with progesterone production {40:21}


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**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.