Progesterone
Calming hormone. Supports sleep and balances estrogen.
In general
- Higher
- Drowsiness, bloating, breast tenderness, low motivation.
- Typical
- Calm mood, good sleep, regular cycles, hormonal balance.
- Lower
- Anxiety, insomnia, irregular periods, PMS, mood instability.
For women
- Higher
- Excessive drowsiness, bloating, breast tenderness, low motivation, weight gain.
- Typical
- Calm mood, good sleep, regular periods, reduced PMS, emotional stability.
- Lower
- Anxiety, insomnia, irregular or heavy periods, PMS, spotting between cycles.
For men
- Higher
- Unusual fatigue, mood changes, hormonal disruption.
- Typical
- Supports mood balance and normal brain function at naturally low levels.
- Lower
- Low progesterone is normal for males. No significant symptoms.
If it tends to run high
- Light Movement
Gentle exercise helps metabolize excess progesterone and reduces drowsiness.
If it tends to run low
- Morning Meditation
5-10 minutes of calm meditation reduces cortisol, freeing precursors for progesterone.
- Magnesium Foods
Dark chocolate, spinach, and almonds support progesterone synthesis pathways.
This page is general education, not medical advice. HormoneGPT shows patterns based on your answers and does not measure progesterone levels. If you are worried about symptoms, talk to a doctor; a blood test is the only way to measure hormone levels.