27: Progesterone - The Calming, Peaceful, Protective Hormone 🕊️ {HRT Series}

🕊️ 💛 In today’s episode, we’re discussing progesterone - the hormone often dismissed as “the pregnancy hormone,” but in reality, it’s one of the most soothing and essential hormones for women’s wellbeing.

🎙️ We’ll cover:

• What progesterone actually does in the body

• How progesterone calms the nervous system

• Why women struggle with sleep and anxiety as levels drop

• Symptoms of progesterone deficiency

• The difference between bioidentical progesterone and synthetic progestins (+ Why oral contraceptives/hormonal birth control are so different from bioidentical forms!)

• How progesterone protects breast tissue and balances estrogen

• Natural ways to support progesterone production

• Why I recommend oral micronized progesterone

• Optimal dosing strategies and timing

• How I monitor progesterone safely with bloodwork 3–4x/year

• When a DUTCH test helps reveal progesterone metabolism

• Who benefits most from progesterone supplementation

You’ll also hear practical clinical examples of how restoring progesterone can transform someone’s emotional stability, sleep quality, and sense of calm in their own body.

💛 RESOURCES & LINKS

• Learn more about Nurture Functional Medicine

• Follow NFM (@nurturefunctionalmedicine) and Carly on Instagram (@carlybaylesswellness)

• HRT series episodes (some upcoming- stay tuned!)

  • Risks & Benefits of HRT

  • Estradiol

  • Thyroid

  • Testosterone

  • DHEA

🙋‍♀️ WANT HELP?

If you’re curious about HRT, or want to explore a monitored and individualized approach, we’d love to support you. Schedule a free discovery call with us at Nurture Functional Medicine.