Can I Take Progesterone Continuously in Perimenopause? | PYHP 159

In this episode of the Progress Your Health Podcast, we answer another insightful question from one of our favorite listeners, Victoria. She’s curious about the effects of taking bioidentical progesterone continuously throughout the cycle during perimenopause. Specifically, Victoria wonders if taking progesterone all month long would disrupt estrogen production during the first half of the cycle. Join us as we explore the hormonal shifts in perimenopause and how continuous progesterone use might affect estrogen levels.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• How hormones fluctuate throughout a woman’s menstrual cycle.
• Do women in perimenopause still experience hormonal cycling?
• Key hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause.
• Does taking progesterone influence estrogen production?
• The differences between premenopause, perimenopause, and menopause hormones.

Victoria’s Question

"Hi again! I submitted a question about a week ago, but I’ve been thinking about something I didn’t ask the first time. In short: if you give a perimenopausal woman progesterone during the first part of her cycle (e.g., starting a 100mg capsule on day 6), wouldn’t that dampen estrogen production in the first half of the cycle? Would this be counterproductive? Or is that dose low enough that estrogen production remains the same with or without the progesterone? Thanks so much!"

What You’ll Learn

This episode is perfect for women in perimenopause or anyone curious about hormone replacement therapy. You'll gain a better understanding of:

• The delicate balance of estrogen and progesterone in the menstrual cycle.
• How perimenopause changes hormone production.
• Whether continuous progesterone use might be beneficial or disruptive during this transitional phase.

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