🌸 What Is Progesterone?
If estrogen is the bright spark that gives us radiance and drive, progesterone is the steady rhythm that grounds us.
Often called the hormone of safety and serenity, progesterone plays a vital role not just in fertility, but in:
- Emotional steadiness
- Deep, restorative sleep
- Nervous system resilience
It tells your body: You’re safe now. You can slow down.
🔎 How Progesterone Works in the Body
Progesterone is produced in the ovaries after ovulation by the corpus luteum — a temporary gland formed each cycle.
Smaller amounts come from the adrenal glands, and during pregnancy, the placenta becomes the main source.
Functions of progesterone:
- Boosts GABA, the brain’s calming chemical → supports deep sleep
- Balances estrogen → prevents mood swings, bloating, and breast tenderness
- Reduces inflammation and fluid retention
- Modulates the immune system → helps create inner harmony
Many women feel progesterone’s influence in the second half of their cycle — noticing more introspection, tenderness, or the need for rest.
⚠️ Signs of Low Progesterone
When progesterone runs low — often due to stress, undereating, overtraining, or lack of ovulation — symptoms may include:
- Irritability and anxiety
- Poor sleep or insomnia
- Spotting before periods
- Breast tenderness
- Premenstrual headaches or migraines
- Feeling “wired but tired”
🌿 How to Support Progesterone Naturally
1. Lower Cortisol (the competitor hormone)
Progesterone and cortisol share the same building block. High stress steals from progesterone.
- Gentle breathwork and meditation
- Nature walks and daily rest
- Emotional space and self-kindness
2. Support Ovulation
No ovulation = no progesterone surge.
- Eat enough — especially healthy fats
- Avoid extreme fasting or punishing workouts
- Support thyroid and metabolism health
3. Nourish With Nutrients & Herbs
- Key nutrients: Vitamin B6, magnesium, zinc
- Herbal supports (with guidance): Shatavari, Ashwagandha, Vitex
4. Calm the Nervous System
Create signals of safety:
- Abhyanga (warm oil self-massage)
- Journaling before bed
- Calming music or soft evening rituals
- Earlier bedtime to sync with your cycle
🌙 Progesterone as Quiet Wisdom
Progesterone doesn’t push. It holds. It softens the edges. It restores your rhythm.
When supported, progesterone helps you feel more at home in your body — in tune with your needs, cycles, and emotions.
👉 Take your AURA assessment today to discover whether low progesterone may be influencing your mood, sleep, or cycles — and to receive a personalized daily flow for balance.