What are the typical hormonal changes that occur as a woman ages?
Progesterone declines start early in life in our modern world and typically accelerate around age 35. By the age of 45-50, the average woman is estimated to have an 80% reduction in progesterone levels. Declining progesterone is associated with many of the symptoms of PMS and Peri-Menopause and is one of the easiest and safest hormones to replace. Additionally, it is imperative that Progesterone (not synthetic, non bio-identical progestins) be replaced to lower Breast cancer risk, to increase thyroid hormone activity, and to improve symptoms such as water retention, bloating, sleep disturbances, and heavy menstrual bleeding. Estrogen declines often accelerate as a woman gets into her 40’s and 50’s as ovarian production declines. In women, testosterone declines can occur at any age.
