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Podcast: Fit + Fueled Life Podcast
Episode: EP50: Low progesterone: Symptoms, causes, and what to do about it
Description: Letâs talk about all things low progesterone!â â
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Progesterone is a naturally-produced, steroid hormone that stimulates the uterus to prepare for pregnancy. Having ânormalâ levels of progesterone is important for women of all ages because in addition to being necessary for healthy pregnancy it also aids in keeping the entire body functioning in a healthy and balanced way. Progesterone is the happy and calm hormone!
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Some of the symptoms of low progesterone include:â â
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hot flashesâ â
irregular cyclesâ â
weight gainâ â
hypothyroidismâ â
insomniaâ â
headaches/migrainesâ â
depressionâ â
sugar cravingsâ â
low libidoâ â
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The reasons you may have low progesterone include:â â
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low-fat diet/being too low in body fatâ â
chronic stressâ â
nutrient deficienciesâ â
poor dietâ â
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