Things You’re Doing To Decrease Progesterone And Make PMS Worse Without Knowing It | E281

Things You’re Doing To Decrease Progesterone And Make PMS Worse Without Knowing It | E281

June 22, 2026 · 24 min

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This episode discusses how everyday habits can decrease progesterone levels and worsen PMS symptoms.

What if your progesterone problem has nothing to do with your hormones, and everything to do with your alarm clock? Stay with me. Your body steals progesterone to make cortisol every time you're stressed, physically or emotionally, and it does this without asking your permission, often before you've even gotten out of bed. In this episode, I'm going rapid-fire through a list of everyday habits that are quietly draining your progesterone production. This isn't a beginner list, and I admit I’m ...

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Host: Leisha Drews

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