10/13/2026
📣 “You’ve had a hysterectomy, so you don’t need progesterone.”
Have you heard this—but you’re struggling to sleep, feeling more anxious than usual, or finding yourself irritable and overwhelmed? 💜
After a total hysterectomy, progesterone usually isn’t needed to protect the uterine lining when taking estrogen. But progesterone also acts beyond the uterus, including in the brain.
Your body converts progesterone into compounds that interact with GABA receptors—part of the brain’s calming system. 🧠
Oral micronized progesterone may help some women sleep better. 😴
Does that mean everyone needs it? No. And trouble sleeping, anxiety, and irritability does not automatically mean you have low progesterone. Your symptoms deserve a thoughtful
conversation about possible causes and treatment options.
✨ Your menopause care should reflect your symptoms and health history.
If this sounds familiar, talk to me today. Let’s discuss what you’re experiencing and whether progesterone—or another approach—could be appropriate for you.
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