113: Welcoming back Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP! She's answering all your progesterone questions!

We welcome back Carol Petersen, for an informative Q&A style discussion. She helps us unearth the intricate relationship between progesterone and various aspects of women's health.

From its influence on the GABA receptor, affecting both mood and hormonal balance, to its potential benefits during breastfeeding and in managing postpartum depression, this episode digs into progesterone's multifaceted role.

We also tackle crucial health concerns, such as its implications in endometrial cancer treatment and the myths around its cancer risks. Carol shares her expertise on utilizing progesterone for PMS, migraines, and sleep issues, emphasizing a tailored approach influenced by symptoms rather than standard hormone tests.

Join us for an enlightening conversation that promises to shed light on achieving hormonal harmony in various stages of life.

In this episode:

1. Progesterone's Dual Role: Did you know that progesterone shares a receptor action with benzodiazepines? Discover how this impacts your GABA receptors and overall well-being.
2. Breastfeeding and Balance: Learn whether it's safe to take progesterone while nursing and how it can support moms dealing with postpartum blues.
3. Spot on Spotting: Is mid-cycle spotting driving you nuts? We delve into what those frustrating spots might be telling you about your estrogen and progesterone levels.
4. Hormones and Heartbeats: Ever felt your heart skipping a beat? Uncover the link between hormone levels, adrenaline spikes, and those pesky palpitations.
5. Endometriosis Insights: We're diving deep into the role of hormonal treatment in managing endometriosis, shedding light on vitamin D and candida connections.

About Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP: Carol Petersen is an accomplished compounding pharmacist with decades of experience helping patients improve their quality of life through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy and is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner. Her passion to optimize health and commitment to compounding is evident in her involvement with organizations including the International College of Integrated Medicine and the American College of Apothecaries, the Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), American Pharmacists Association and the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding.

She was also the founder and first chair for the Compounding Special Interest Group with the American Pharmacists Association. She chairs the Integrated Medicine Consortium, an umbrella group for complementary medicine organizations.

She cohosts a radio program "Take Charge of your Health" in the greater New York area. She is on the Medical Advisory Boards for the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR.ca) and the Institute for Bioidentical Medicine (IOBIM.org). She also writes and edits for A4M's website www.worldhealth.net and is a coproducer of "Immortality Now" podcasts. She offers personal consultations at www.thewellnessbydesignproject.com.

For those seeking personalized guidance, Carol and the Wellness By Design Project offer free 15-minute consults, 1-hour consultations, and 3-month coaching packages HERE. You can also find Carol on Youtube HERE.

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