Hormones & HRT

Progesterone: The Calming Hormone

If estrogen is the spark, progesterone is the chill.

The quick explanation

Progesterone supports sleep, calm, and mood. It typically declines first in perimenopause, which is why anxiety and insomnia often hit before hot flashes.

Why this matters

Knowing progesterone's role explains the weird new anxiety and 3 AM wakeups before periods even change.

Tiny action step

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If you've noticed new anxiety or sleep issues, jot down when they started.