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Episode 226: Progesterone: What is it good for? Understanding Progestogens in Menopause
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Progesterone often gets less attention than estrogen, but it plays a powerful role in women’s health — especially during menopause.
When we talk about progestogens, that includes both natural progesterone and synthetic forms called progestins. Their main job is to protect the uterine lining when estrogen is used, but progesterone offers additional benefits worth knowing.
In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Moyers breaks down:
Why progesterone is essential for women with a uterus on estrogen therapy
The difference between natural progesterone and progestins
How progesterone can support sleep, mood, heart, and bone health
Why the type and route of hormone therapy matter
Get the facts on what progesterone is really good for — and how it fits into a modern, personalized approach to menopause care.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Carolyn Moyers
📸 Instagram: @drcarolynmoyers
🎥 YouTube: @drcarolynmoyers
🌐 Website: www.skywomenshealth.com
Mentioned in this episode:
Menopause Journal, October 2025, Liu JH. “Role of progestogens in hormone therapy"
231 episodes
Manage episode 515825867 series 3526899
Progesterone often gets less attention than estrogen, but it plays a powerful role in women’s health — especially during menopause.
When we talk about progestogens, that includes both natural progesterone and synthetic forms called progestins. Their main job is to protect the uterine lining when estrogen is used, but progesterone offers additional benefits worth knowing.
In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Moyers breaks down:
Why progesterone is essential for women with a uterus on estrogen therapy
The difference between natural progesterone and progestins
How progesterone can support sleep, mood, heart, and bone health
Why the type and route of hormone therapy matter
Get the facts on what progesterone is really good for — and how it fits into a modern, personalized approach to menopause care.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Carolyn Moyers
📸 Instagram: @drcarolynmoyers
🎥 YouTube: @drcarolynmoyers
🌐 Website: www.skywomenshealth.com
Mentioned in this episode:
Menopause Journal, October 2025, Liu JH. “Role of progestogens in hormone therapy"
231 episodes
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