32. Progesterone: The Miracle Hormone w/ Carol Petersen (Registered Pharmacist)

In this episode, we covered: Symptoms of progesterone deficiency Types of progesterone replacement therapy Why "low and slow" dosing can make women feel worse To cycle or not to cycle progesterone Why progestins are NOT the same as progesterone The problem with hormone testing Endocrine effects of COVID-19 vaccines Carol Petersen is an accomplished compounding pharmacist with over 30 years of experience helping patients improve their quality of life through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Carol 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, such as: the International College of Integrated Medicine, the American College of Apothecaries, American Pharmacists Association, and the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding. Links Mentioned: https://thewellnessbydesignproject.com/2022/08/symptoms-of-progesterone-deficiency/ https://thewellnessbydesignproject.com/2022/08/the-tyranny-of-flow-chart-medicine/ https://thewellnessbydesignproject.com/2022/01/when-women-dont-like-progesterone/ Carol's Website - https://thewellnessbydesignproject.com/ Carol's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thewellnessbydesignproject Coca Pulse Test Book - https://amzn.to/4dFkKGS Glyphosate At-Home Test - https://realtimelab.com/glyphosate-exposure-analysis/ Primally Pure - Save 10% with code: HEALTHCOACHCLAUDIA10 - https://primallypure.com/ Sources: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666396121000339 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10174728/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/iid3.1100 CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES To Connect with Claudia Petrilli: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com LOVE THE SHOW?! Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!