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Apr 2025
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Episode 103: [The LOdown] How to Reverse...

Lauren Papanos
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[The LOdown] How to Reverse Low Progesterone without HRT

If you've been dealing with irregular cycles, PMS that feels like it's getting worse, or you're struggling with fertility, low progesterone might be the missing link. In this episode, we're diving deep into how to recognize the symptoms of low progesterone, what labs to request, and how to naturally support healthy hormone production—without jumping straight into hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Learn the root causes, including how stress and inflammation impact your cycle, and what nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplementation strategies can actually move the needle.

Whether you're navigating perimenopause, trying to conceive, or just want better hormone balance, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways.

A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇

  • The most common signs and symptoms of low progesterone (and what they mean)

  • Key labs to request and how to interpret them—including ideal progesterone levels

  • The truth about “pregnenolone steal” and how stress impacts your hormones

  • Why cortisol and blood sugar issues sabotage your progesterone production

  • What nutrients are essential for making progesterone—and how to get them from food

  • The underrated role of Vitamin C in supporting the luteal phase

  • Why sleep, circadian rhythm, and inflammation matter more than you think

  • Real-world strategies to address low progesterone at the root—without relying on HRT

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