Progesterone for Menopause Symptoms: Benefits and Side Effects

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Your gut needs estrogen AND progesterone! Estradiol gets most of the attention for gut health, but progesterone is just as essential. Both hormones play key roles in maintaining gut function, microbiome balance, and the integrity of the intestinal lining. Most people never hear about this connection, but it’s foundational to whole-body health. When the gut is inflamed, whether from infection, dysbiosis, or leaky gut, progesterone steps in as a powerful anti-inflammatory hormone. It helps calm th