How To Health Podcast With Laurie Marbas, Md, Mba

Hello everyone! In today's episode, we delved into the fascinating world of progesterone, the second hormone in our five-day series on key hormones. Yesterday, we covered estrogens, so be sure to check out that episode if you missed it. Over the next few days, we'll explore FSH, LH, and testosterone. As a board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician, and a woman experiencing perimenopause and menopause, I felt it was crucial to discuss these hormones and their impact on our bodies. Many women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond are navigating these changes, and it's important to understand how lifestyle and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help. Progesterone is often associated with pregnancy and reproduction, but it plays many other roles in our bodies. It helps regulate the menstrual cycle, supports metabolic processes, and has significant effects on brain health and mood. Progesterone also modulates the immune system, affects digestive health, and is crucial for sleep quality, especially i