Understanding Progesterone Therapy for Hormonal Balance

Hormonal imbalance affects many, especially during times of stress, menopause, or fluctuating health. Progesterone therapy offers a holistic solution to restore balance. Here’s a quick overview of its benefits and how it works.

What is Progesterone Therapy?

Progesterone is a hormone essential for regulating the menstrual cycle and maintaining pregnancy. However, hormonal imbalances, common during perimenopause or menopause, can disrupt its natural production. Progesterone therapy, particularly bioidentical progesterone, can help supplement this hormone and restore balance safely and effectively.

Who Can Benefit from Progesterone Therapy?

Progesterone therapy is beneficial for individuals dealing with:

• Perimenopause & Menopause: Helps balance excess estrogen, reducing symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings.
• Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Regulates periods and reduces PMS symptoms.
• Fertility Challenges: Supports pregnancy maintenance, especially for women trying to conceive.
• Stress-Related Hormonal Imbalances: Counteracts the effects of cortisol on progesterone levels.
• Heavy or Painful Periods: Reduces excessive bleeding and cramping by balancing estrogen.

Benefits of Progesterone Therapy

1. Regulates Menstrual Cycles: Normalizes irregular periods and reduces PMS.
2. Improves Mood & Reduces Anxiety: Calms the brain and reduces mood swings.
3. Eases Menopause Symptoms: Reduces hot flashes and sleep disturbances.
4. Supports Fertility: Improves conditions for pregnancy maintenance.
5. Alleviates Heavy Periods: Reduces bleeding and cramping by balancing estrogen dominance.

Testing and Timing

Before starting progesterone therapy, comprehensive hormone testing is crucial. We use blood, saliva, or urine tests to assess your hormone levels. Progesterone is most effective during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, after ovulation and before menstruation.

Why Saffron & Sage?

At Saffron & Sage in San Diego, we take a holistic approach to hormonal balance. Along with bioidentical progesterone therapy, we offer nutritional support, mindfulness practices, and movement therapies to address the root causes of hormonal imbalance and ensure optimal health.

Ready to Restore Hormonal Balance?

Progesterone therapy can help improve your well-being, from regulating your cycle to easing menopause symptoms. At Saffron & Sage, we offer personalized treatment plans to support your health goals. Contact us today at 619-933-2340 to learn more.