When it comes to sex hormones, progesterone is the unsung hero. It is actually the precursor to even making estrogen and testosterone. But progesterone is not just a precursor hormone. It is vital for maintaining pregnancy, helps with mood and sleep, works to help regulate the body’s water stores, and so much more.
In today’s episode, we unpack all of the important functions of progesterone, break down its many fates of metabolism, and talk about ways to optimize your hormonal balance.  
Today on The Lab Report:

3:30 What is progesterone and where is it made?
5:15 The cholesterol connection
6:55 Circulation and many fates of metabolism
12:50 Functions of progesterone
15:05 High progesterone levels – symptoms and causes
17:05 “Progesterone steal”
20:00 Low progesterone levels – symptoms and causes
24:00 Symphony of hormones and metabolism
25:30 Treating low progesterone, root-cause, synthetic vs. bio-identical BHRT

Additional Resources:
One Day Hormone Check
Rhythm Plus
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