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Why Progesterone Still Matters During Menopause

By May 27, 2025No Comments

Why Progesterone Still Matters During Menopause

Menopause Is a New Chapter — and Progesterone Still Has a Role

When we talk about menopause and hormones, estrogen often takes center stage. But at Groov Wellness, we emphasize the ongoing importance of progesterone during menopause.

Even after menstrual cycles end, progesterone continues to influence hormone balance, sleep, mood, bone health, and more. Here’s why bioidentical progesterone therapy remains essential in your 50s and beyond.

1. Balancing Hormones Naturally

As you transition into menopause, both estrogen and progesterone decline. The imbalance between the two can lead to symptoms such as:

  • Mood swings

  • Bloating

  • Weight gain

  • Breast tenderness

Supplementing with bioidentical hormones helps restore equilibrium and may relieve these symptoms.

📖 Reference: Healthline – Estrogen Dominance

2. Sleep and Mood Relief with Progesterone During Menopause

One of the most well-documented benefits of progesterone during menopause is its ability to calm the brain and support deeper sleep. It also plays a role in emotional balance, helping to reduce anxiety and irritability.

📚 NIH Study: Progesterone for Menopausal Sleep Disturbance

3. Uterine Protection in Hormone Therapy

For women using estrogen to ease symptoms like hot flashes or vaginal dryness, adding progesterone is essential to protect the uterus. It reduces the risk of endometrial hyperplasia and uterine cancer.

➡️ Learn more about Hormone Replacement Therapy at Groov Wellness.

4. Hot Flash Support with Combination Therapy

Some women benefit from adding progesterone during menopause to their estrogen-based HRT when hot flashes and night sweats persist. The combination therapy may offer broader symptom relief.

🔗 Mayo Clinic: Hormone Therapy & Menopause

5. Supporting Bone Health Through Hormone Balance

Osteoporosis risk increases after menopause. Progesterone helps support the activity of bone-building cells (osteoblasts) and complements the protective effect of estrogen on bone density.

📖 NIH Review: Bone Health in Menopause

6. Libido and Sexual Health Restoration

Declining hormone levels can affect sexual wellness. Restoring hormonal balance — including progesterone — may improve libido, vaginal comfort, and confidence.

➡️ Explore Peptide Therapy for additional support.

7. Reducing Estrogen-Related Risks

Unopposed estrogen can contribute to fibroids, breast tenderness, and even increased cancer risk. Adding progesterone during menopause helps mitigate these risks and support safer long-term therapy.

Reclaim Wellness at Groov

At Groov Wellness, we use personalized bioidentical hormone therapy — including progesterone during menopause when appropriate — to help women feel energized, confident, and in control again.

Whether you’re facing hot flashes, sleep issues, mood swings, or weight gain, we’ll create a plan tailored to your body and your goals.

👉 Schedule your consultation today and discover how hormone balance can transform your menopausal journey.