Benefits of Progesterone
Hey!
Let me tell you about a hormone that’s often overlooked but has many benefits for our bodies: bioidentical progesterone.
First off, what is progesterone? Best known as a steroid hormone that females produce to regulate menstrual cycles and support pregnancy. However, there are other functions of progesterone that are not as well known. Progesterone, like estradiol and testosterone, decline with age and cease after menopause.
So what is bioidentical progesterone? It’s a hormone that’s molecularly identical to the progesterone our bodies naturally produce.
Now, why is progesterone so great, let's take a look.
Benefits of Progesterone:
Helps balance estrogen levels: Progesterone works in tandem with estrogen to keep our bodies in balance. If estrogen levels get too high, which can happen during perimenopause or menopause, bioidentical progesterone can help bring it back down to a healthy level.
Promotes better sleep: Progesterone can have a calming effect on our bodies, which can lead to better sleep. Who doesn’t want that?
Helps with anxiety and mood swings: Speaking of calming effects, bioidentical progesterone can help ease anxiety and mood swings that can come with hormonal imbalances.
Protects against breast cancer: Studies have shown that bioidentical progesterone can help protect against breast cancer. It does this by counteracting the effects of estrogen, which can contribute to the growth of breast cancer cells. Estradiol is the accelerator of growth, and progesterone is the brake pedal.
Improves bone density: As we age, bone density naturally decreases, this will eventually lead to osteoporosis and much higher risk of fracture. Bioidentical progesterone has been shown to help improve bone density and reduce the risk of fractures.
Progesterone can also be used in PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), PPD (postpartum depression), and PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Stay tuned for more on this later.
Now, how can I get prescribed bioidentical progesterone? It’s typically prescribed by a healthcare provider and can be taken orally or applied topically. Remember, it’s important to know that bioidentical progesterone is not the same as synthetic progestins. Synthetic progestins have been shown to have negative side effects so stick with the bioidentical stuff for optimal outcomes!
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