If you’ve ever felt like your body was working against you—struggling with restless sleep, mood swings, irregular cycles, or unexplained fatigue—it’s possible you’re dealing with low progesterone. While estrogen often gets the spotlight, progesterone plays an equally vital role in hormone balance, fertility, and overall well-being. Let’s dive into what progesterone does, how it changes throughout life, and what happens when you don’t have enough of it.
Progesterone is often called the “calming hormone” because of its ability to promote relaxation, stable moods, and restful sleep. It’s produced primarily in the ovaries after ovulation and plays key roles in:
When progesterone levels are optimal, you feel balanced, calm, and energized. But when they drop? Your body lets you know.
Progesterone levels fluctuate based on where you are in your reproductive life.
During your prime reproductive years, progesterone is produced after ovulation each month. However, many women experience low progesterone due to stress, poor ovulation, or conditions like PCOS. This can lead to:
This is where progesterone takes a sharp decline. Since ovulation becomes more sporadic, progesterone production drops first—often long before estrogen significantly decreases. Symptoms of low progesterone in perimenopause include:
Once you reach menopause, progesterone production is almost nonexistent. While estrogen gets much of the focus in menopause treatment, low progesterone can contribute to ongoing symptoms like:
If you’re experiencing any of the following, your body may be asking for more progesterone support:
The good news? There are ways to restore balance and support healthy progesterone levels.
If low progesterone is impacting your quality of life, we take a root-cause approach to restoring balance. Here’s how we help:
We don’t guess—we test. A full hormone panel can help us understand your progesterone levels in relation to estrogen, cortisol, and other important hormones.
For women who need extra support, supplementing bioidentical progesterone can change everything. This can come in the form of topical creams, oral capsules, or sublingual drops, depending on your unique needs.
Your lifestyle plays a huge role in progesterone production. We guide you on:
If you suspect low progesterone is affecting your well-being, we’re here to help. Book a consultation, and let’s create a personalized plan to get you back to feeling your best.
Restore balance, reveal your best self—naturally.
