Episode 29: Vitex & Perimenopause: How It Supports Progesterone & Ovulation

March 11, 2025 00:26:41
Episode 29: Vitex & Perimenopause: How It Supports Progesterone & Ovulation
Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti
Episode 29: Vitex & Perimenopause: How It Supports Progesterone & Ovulation

Mar 11 2025 | 00:26:41

/

Show Notes

Struggling with anxiety, insomnia, or irregular cycles in early perimenopause? Vitex may help by supporting ovulation and boosting progesterone—key for balanced hormones. In the earlier stages of perimenopause (late 30s to mid-40s), ovulation can become less frequent, leading to lower progesterone levels. This decline can trigger symptoms like mood swings, irritability, breast pain, bloating, heavy periods, and poor sleep. While progesterone naturally declines in perimenopause, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing we can do to support its production! Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus), a powerful herbal medicine from the Mediterranean, works with the brain and ovaries to encourage ovulation—helping to maintain progesterone levels ... Read more

Other Episodes

Episode 0

March 25, 2025 00:39:06
Episode Cover

Episode 31: Collagen 101: Your Ultimate Guide to Picking the Right One

Collagen is everywhere, but do you really know how to choose the right one for your needs? In this episode, I break down everything...

Listen

Episode 0

August 26, 2025 00:28:55
Episode Cover

Episode 50: 10 Things I Wish I Knew in My 30s (From a Now 45-Year-Old Perimenopause Expert)

Perimenopause starts earlier than you think. Discover 10 things I wish I knew in my 30s about hormones, stress, sleep & thriving through midlife.

Listen

Episode

April 08, 2025 00:15:13
Episode Cover

Episode 33: Magnesium: The Must-Have Mineral for Perimenopause

In this episode, I’m diving into why magnesium is such a game-changer for women in perimenopause. From calming the nervous system and supporting sleep...

Listen