Understanding Progesterone: The Unsung Hero of Women's Health

Dr. Laurie Marbas Podcast

Hello everyone! In today's episode, we delved into the fascinating world of progesterone, the second hormone in our five-day series on key hormones. Yesterday, we covered estrogens, so be sure to check out that episode if you missed it. Over the next few days, we'll explore FSH, LH, and testosterone. As a board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician, and a woman experiencing perimenopause and menopause, I felt it was crucial to discuss these hormones and their impact on our bodies. Many women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond are navigating these changes, and it's important to understand how lifestyle and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help. Progesterone is often associated with pregnancy and reproduction, but it plays many other roles in our bodies. It helps regulate the menstrual cycle, supports metabolic processes, and has significant effects on brain health and mood. Progesterone also modulates the immune system, affects digestive health, and is crucial for sleep quality, especially in postmenopausal women. I shared some personal insights on how HRT, particularly progesterone, has improved my sleep quality and overall well-being. It's important to have open conversations about these topics and not suffer in silence. Many women are candidates for HRT, and it's worth discussing with your doctor. In summary, progesterone is vital for reproductive health, metabolism, sleep, brain health, heart health, and bone health. Tomorrow, we'll continue our series with either testosterone or FSH and LH. Thank you for joining me today, and as always, I'm sending you gratitude, joy, peace, love, and healing. See you next time! To work with me: https://www.drmarbas.com/ A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors: If you want to work with the best Whole Foods plant-based body recomposition coach, I highly recommend checking out what www.fitvegancoaching.com offers. I did their program and was able to lose 7% of body fat, build lean muscle, and improve my running time. As a loyal subscriber, you get $250 savings on their coaching services. To learn plant-based cooking and get your medical questions answered, join The Healing Kitchen, taught by Brittany Jaroudi and me! Click here to learn more: https://www.drmarbas.com/the-healing-kitchen