Progesterone questions come up every single day. How much to take, how often, and whether side effects like stomach upset or feeling woozy mean you should take less. . This is exactly why hormone therapy shouldn’t be trial and error on your own. Progesterone needs are closely tied to estrogen dosing, delivery method, and your individual response. More research is still needed, but having a clinician who can walk you through the why behind your plan matters. . Understanding how progesterone fits

During your cycle here at New Hope, we monitor your progesterone levels to get a good estimate of the time of ovulation.🔍 During the first half of your cycle, progesterone levels should be negative or less than 3. After ovulation, we should see an increase in progesterone levels. About 5-7 after ovulation, you should reach peak levels of progesterone, which is around 17.🔄 This is a good indication that the corpus luteum (the sac that produces progesterone) is making the right amount of progest