If your hormones feel off but no one’s giving you real answers, this episode is a must-listen. Caitria Thiele unpacks how to fix low progesterone and why “normal” labs don’t always tell the full story. We also dive into cycle tracking, missed ovulation, and the functional steps that actually restore fertility (without losing your mind).
Timestamps:
[1:53] Intro
[4:00] What does progesterone do in the body, and why is it so critical for fertility and overall hormonal Balance?
[7:29] What are the glaring symptoms of low progesterone and how we can see it in day to day life?
[10:06] What are some of those bigger root causes behind why progesterone drops in the first place?
[19:17] Can you walk us through the thyroid-progesterone connection and how they impact each other?
[20:26] What are the best ways to naturally increase progesterone?
[27:27] Can stress alone lead to low progesterone and how do you help women through those scenarios?
[33:16] Is bio-identical progesterone ever necessary and how do women know that it’s something they should consider?
[41:11] How do we get a truly accurate picture of hormone imbalance and what tests should we take and when?
[50:51] In your experience, is infertility truly ever unexplained or is it just under investigated?
[52:16] What are some of the most common root causes of infertility in women today that aren’t being addressed?
[56:58] How do you help somebody who is trying to decide if it’s time to pursue an intervention like IVF or IUI?
[1:03:14] Any tips for prompting ovulation and is there anything that can help with low testosterone?
[1:05:59] I’ve been so emotional on my period is that indicative of something specifically?
[1:06:43] How concerning is a longer cycle, like more than 35 days?
[1:08:33] Why do I get migraines 3 days before my cycle begins?
[1:09:18] At what point post-partum should I be worried if my period hasn’t returned
[1:10:33] I’ve heard so much inositol supplements and I'm curious about it's effectiveness and safety for trying to conceive.
[1:11:42] How do you manage your hormones after removing a hormonal IUD or other birth control after years of use?
[1:13:27] Is DHEA 5 safe to add in?
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