Estrogen and progesterone: Video, Causes, & Meaning | Osmosis

A lot of women are told they don’t need progesterone after a hysterectomy… but that’s just not true. 🧠 Even without a uterus, progesterone has over 300 vital functions — from supporting your brain and sleep to helping your mood and metabolism. If you’ve had a hysterectomy and are only on estrogen, talk to an experienced provider in hormone therapy about progesterone. | Performance Medicine

WARISS HEALTHCARE on Instagram: "Progesterone is called the pregnancy-protecting hormone. It prepares the uterus for implantation, supports early pregnancy, and prevents contractions. Many women focus only on ovulation — but low progesterone is a major cause of implantation failure, spotting & early miscarriage. Here are 5 common but harmful things that silently lower progesterone 👇 --- ❌ 1. Skipping meals or crash dieting When your body thinks food is scarce, it switches to survival mode. ➡️ O