Progesterone Intolerance: When the “Calming Hormone” Turns to Chaos | Episode 17

Progesterone is supposed to calm you down… So why does it make some women feel anxious, exhausted, bloated, moody, or completely unlike themselves? In this episode of The Modern Midlife Collective, Dr. Jill Woodruff and Dr. Ade Akindipe break down progesterone intolerance—why it happens, who’s most affected, and how hormone therapy can be adjusted so you actually feel better. We cover: ✨ Mood swings, anxiety, fatigue, acne & bloating ✨ “Normal labs” but very real symptoms ✨ Liver metabolism, neurosteroids & hormone sensitivity ✨ Progesterone options: oral, vaginal, IUD & sublingual ✨ Why hormone care must be personalized—not one-size-fits-all If progesterone has ever made you feel worse instead of better, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 👉 Just search The Modern Midlife Collective 💬 Did this resonate with you? Drop a comment below or share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to push through midlife silently. ✨ Subscribe for honest, evidence-based conversations about perimenopause, menopause, hormones, and women’s health. #modernmidlifecollective #ProgesteroneIntolerance #HormoneHealth #Perimenopause #MenopauseCare #WomenInMidlife #HormoneTherapy #MidlifeWellness #WomensHealthPodcast #ModernMenopause