Progesterone: Uses, Benefits, and Side Effects | Winona

Progesterone is often labeled as the “relaxation hormone,” but its impact reaches far beyond uterine health. In this clip, our NP Allen Stewart breaks down why progesterone matters for overall wellness—even for patients without a uterus. Progesterone works in partnership with estradiol, helping create balance across multiple systems. You have receptors for progesterone throughout the body, including your nervous system. It even helps protect the myelin sheath, the protective covering around your