Steroid
Progesterone
Half-life
~13-18 hours
What is Progesterone?
Bioidentical progestogen used for luteal support, sleep, and hormone balance protocols.
How Progesterone works
Agonizes progesterone receptors and allosterically modulates GABA-A metabolites, affecting endometrium, thermoregulation, and sleep.
Progesterone half-life
~13-18 hours (oral micronized effective)
Progesterone side effects
- Sedation/dizziness
- Mood changes
- Fluid retention
