Webinar replay: Let’s talk about progesterone
We had such a great chat today—thanks to all who joined! Dr. Phyllis Bronson holds a doctorate in biochemistry. Her ongoing research involves studying the biological impact of molecules on mood and emotion. We discussed a wide range of topics, including progesterone sensitivity, transdermal progesterone, the importance of achieving adequate progesterone dosing, and we debunked many of the progesterone myths circulating on social media.
About Phyllis Bronson, PhD
Phyllis Bronson, Ph.D., holds a doctorate in biochemistry. Her ongoing research involves studying the biological impact of molecules on mood and emotion. Dr. Bronson works with women who have hormone-based mood disorders, utilizing her original research on human identical hormones. She lives in Aspen, Colorado, and is President of Biochemical Consulting and The Biochemical Research Foundation. Dr. Bronson is the author of Moods, Emotions, and Aging: Hormones and the Mind-Body Connection, and has authored many articles, which can be found here.
Video Timestamps
0:00 Welcome
4:23 Importance of hormones for women
7:19 Bioidentical hormones and mood issues
8:59 Role of estrogen in cognitive function
12:39 Estrogen and depression
15:43 Progesterone and mood
19:10 Dr. Bronson presents her seminal research on progesterone spectroscopy
24:51 Danish study on birth control pills and depression
26:42 Progesterone and GABA
30:52 Progestrone vs progestins
31:57 Insights into cortisol deficiency
37:20 Use of transdermal progesterone and dosing
48:31 Progesterone sensitivity
1:00:17 Progesterone dosage and application
1:09:27 Cycling progesterone
1:13:43 Concerns about oral progesterone and breast cancer after recent NIH study
1:18:59 Is progesterone the most important molecule for women?
1:20:16 The role of progesterone and testosterone in dampening FSH
1:23:22 Use of vaginal ultrasound for measuring endometrial thickness
1:26:42 The importance of increasing hormones during times of stress
1:29:44 The role of estrogen in alleviating vasconstrictive headaches
1:32:20 Discussion of GABA and supplements
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Disclaimer: This webinar is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to replace personalized medical advice or individualized care. It is meant to help you understand your physiology, explore evidence-based options, and make informed choices about your health and wellness. Healthcare should be a partnership, not a permission slip, and proactive care is just as essential as treatment. Use this information to engage in open, collaborative discussions with your provider or to make empowered decisions that align with your own values, goals, and comfort level. You are the ultimate authority on your body.