If you’re feeling constantly tired, dealing with unpredictable cycles, battling mood swings, or struggling to conceive, it could be more than “just stress” or “bad luck.” One overlooked culprit is low progesterone — a hormone that’s critical for both your emotional well-being and reproductive health.
Most women don’t realise that progesterone influences everything from their sleep quality to their ability to maintain a healthy pregnancy. And when it’s low, your body will send signals — sometimes subtle, sometimes impossible to ignore.
Why Progesterone Matters More Than You Think
Progesterone’s nickname is “the pregnancy hormone,” but its benefits go far beyond conception:
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Prepares the uterus for implantation.
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Maintains the uterine lining during pregnancy.
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Balances the effects of estrogen, preventing estrogen dominance.
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Has a calming, sleep-promoting effect on the nervous system.
When levels dip, it’s like losing a key part of your hormonal orchestra — and the harmony disappears.
Signs You May Have Low Progesterone
Low progesterone can disrupt your daily life in ways you might not connect to hormones:
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Menstrual Irregularities – heavy bleeding, spotting, or missed periods.
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PMS & Mood Swings – irritability, anxiety, and low mood before your cycle.
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Infertility & Miscarriage – trouble conceiving or sustaining a pregnancy.
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Fatigue & Sleep Disturbances – feeling tired no matter how much you rest.
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Headaches & Migraines – especially around your period.
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Weight Gain & Bloating – particularly in the abdominal area.
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Breast Tenderness – often tied to oestrogen dominance.
Why Progesterone Drops
Several factors can contribute to low progesterone, including:
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Chronic Stress – high cortisol levels can suppress progesterone production.
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Poor Diet & Sedentary Lifestyle – missing nutrients needed for hormone production.
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Medical Conditions – such as PCOS or thyroid issues.
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Natural Hormonal Changes – perimenopause in your late 30s and 40s.
Natural Ways to Support Healthy Progesterone
While some women need medical intervention, many can support their progesterone levels naturally:
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Eat whole foods rich in magnesium, vitamin B6, and healthy fats.
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Manage stress with practices like meditation, breathwork, or yoga.
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Exercise regularly, but avoid overtraining.
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Minimise exposure to hormone-disrupting toxins in plastics and personal care products.
Your First Step: Reset Your Hormones
Balancing progesterone isn’t about one magic pill — it’s about creating the right environment for your hormones to thrive. That’s exactly what my programs are designed to do.
🌿 Start Small: Try my 3-Day Detox — a gentle, food-based reset to support liver detox (key for reducing oestrogen dominance and balancing progesterone).
💡 Go Deeper: Enrol in the PCOS Reset (8 weeks) or Master Your Fertility (12 weeks) for a complete, step-by-step plan to restore your hormonal rhythm, improve energy, and support conception.
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