Struggling with spotting, short cycles, or difficulty conceiving? Progesterone might be the key.
This powerful hormone is essential for conception, maintaining a healthy pregnancy, and even supporting men’s reproductive health — yet it’s often overlooked in fertility conversations. The good news is, there are natural ways to support progesterone levels and improve your chances of conceiving.
In this episode of Empowered Fertility, Dr. Brenna Squires sits down with Dr. Aimee Duffy — Functional Medicine Physician and hormone health expert — to explore the essential role progesterone plays in fertility and beyond. Together, they unpack how lifestyle factors impact hormone balance, why testing at the right time is so important, and when supplementation may be necessary. You’ll also walk away with practical tips to naturally improve progesterone levels and manage stress more effectively.
In this conversation, we’ll explore:
- What is progesterone
- The critical role of progesterone in conception and maintaining pregnancy
- How stress and gut health directly affect hormone levels
- Why testing progesterone at the right time matters
- The often-overlooked role of progesterone in men’s health
- How nutrition supports hormone balance and fertility
- Simple, small steps you can take to improve hormone health
If you’re trying to conceive or simply want to understand your hormones better, this episode will give you clarity, hope, and practical tools for supporting your body naturally.
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MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Aimee Duffy is a board-certified physician and founder of Carolina Integrative Medicine, specializing in functional and integrative healthcare for women. With over 20 years of medical experience, Dr. Duffy is dedicated to empowering women to regain their vitality and wellness by addressing the root causes of complex health challenges . Dr. Duffy is also the #1 best-selling author of “Normal Doesn’t Have Side Effects” and “Why Can’t She See Me?” and an award-winning speaker at prestigious events. She has shared the stage with Martha Stewart, Suzanne Somers, and Dr. Oz and frequently appears on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. Her mission is simple: to empower women to reclaim their freedom, to feel vibrant, energized, and fully alive!
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DISCLAIMER
This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Brenna Squires and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Squires, her guest, nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.