Progesterone has a reputation for being the “bad guy” in PMS but it’s also essential for balancing estrogen and protecting your uterus. In this episode, Jenn and Dr. Michelle get into the role of progesterone, why women are told they’re “estrogen dominant,” and how myths around hormones keep us confused (and sometimes taken advantage of). They also touch on the hype around testosterone for women and what the evidence actually says.

In this episode, we’re talking about:

• Progesterone 101: what it is, when it’s made, and why it matters
• The truth behind “estrogen dominance” and other buzzwords
• How progesterone can help (or worsen) PMS and perimenopausal symptoms
• Jenn’s experience with headaches, fatigue, and finding the right combination of hormone therapy
• Side effects, myths, and the importance of safe prescribing and follow-ups
• Testosterone: when it can help, what it’s not good for, and why it’s suddenly everywhere in your algorithm
• Why individualized care, not one-size-fits-all hormone promises, is the key to feeling better

This episode is equal parts myth-busting and practical education, helping you understand how different hormones actually work together — and what questions to ask if you’re considering hormone therapy.

Links from the episode:

MQ6 – Menopause Assessment Tool

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Launching a business, raising kids, and navigating perimenopause — Jenn and Dr. Michelle bring it all to the mic in this episode about hormone therapy (or as Dr. Michelle reminds us, it’s now called menopausal hormone therapy). From personal stories to the infamous Women’s Health Initiative study, they break down what hormone therapy actually is, why so many of us were misinformed about it, and how it can support women even if you’re still getting your period.

In this episode, we’re talking about:

• Why Jenn’s personal experience with MHT shifted how she thinks about perimenopause
• The truth about having a regular cycle and being in perimenopause
• How decades of misinformation created a generation of scared and untreated women
• What’s changed in the science since the early 2000s and why the risks aren’t as scary as the headlines made them sound
• What “bioidentical” actually means (and why it’s more marketing than medicine)
• Why individualized, evidence-based prescribing matters and how Coven approaches it differently

If you’ve ever wondered if hormone therapy was “only for your mom,” this episode is here to set the record straight.

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Insomnia. Mood swings. Hair changes. Libido shifts. The random chin hair that wasn’t there yesterday. Perimenopause can feel like your body is playing a cruel joke – all while you’re managing careers, kids, partners, and aging parents. In this episode, Jenn and Dr. Michelle get real about what perimenopause actually is, why it’s unpredictable, and how you can tell if you’re in it.

In this episode, we’re talking about:

• What perimenopause really means and when it starts (hint: often earlier than you think)
• Why early vs. late perimenopause symptoms can look so different
• How perimenopause impacts sleep, mood, libido, and energy
• Why tests aren’t the answer (and what doctors often miss)
• The link between perimenopause and confidence at work, relationships, and self-esteem
• Symptoms you should never ignore — and when to push for more investigation
• The role of hormone therapy, lifestyle shifts, and support in feeling like yourself again

Because yes, perimenopause is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone.

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If this resonated, leave a review or share it with someone who needs to hear it. Follow us and find more information about Coven Women’s Health at @covenhealth or visit www.covenhealth.com