Why Your Progesterone is Low (Even on HRT) | Timing, Testing & Uterine Protection | PYHP 177

Episode 177 August 04, 2025 00:26:11
Why Your Progesterone is Low (Even on HRT) | Timing, Testing & Uterine Protection | PYHP 177
Progress Your Health Podcast
Why Your Progesterone is Low (Even on HRT) | Timing, Testing & Uterine Protection | PYHP 177

Aug 04 2025 | 00:26:11

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Show Notes

Welcome to Episode 2 with our upgraded video setup! Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki from Progress Your Health answer a thoughtful listener’s question: Why are my progesterone labs always low even on 200mg oral HRT? If you’re taking progesterone and worried about low numbers or uterine protection, this episode is for you. We cover: ‘ ● ⏱️ Why timing your blood draw makes or breaks your lab results ● The difference between sustained-release vs. instant-release progesterone ● How genetic variants (like CYP enzymes) impact progesterone metabolism ● When to get a transvaginal ultrasound to

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