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In this episode, Dr. Felice Gersh joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and DUTCH founder Mark Newman for a deep-dive on progesterone: its physiological roles, concerns around standard-of-care prescribing practices, and more.

Their conversation also explores:

• Progesterone’s role as more than an endometrial protectant
• Supraphysiologic allopregnanolone created by oral micronized progesterone
• The physiological benefits of cyclic dosing versus continuous dosing
• How the gut microbiome impacts progesterone metabolism
• The need for more research on oral micronized progesterone and dosing methods

Show Notes

Learn more about Dr. Gersh’s practice Integrative Medical Group of Irvine and check out her books!

Read Dr. Smeaton’s article on oral micronized progesterone in menopause.

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