During perimenopause – the transitional stage leading up to menopause – progesterone levels can drop sharply. This decline can trigger a range of difficult symptoms, including poor sleep, irritability, heavier or more painful periods, low libido, migraines, and unexplained weight gain.
At BioID Health, we focus on restoring balance using bioidentical hormones that closely match the ones your body naturally produces. Our aim is to replace what’s missing safely and effectively, with treatment tailored to your individual needs.
Symptoms of Low Progesterone
When your body is low in progesterone, it doesn’t always shout about it.
For many women, the signs creep in gradually and can be missed here and there, often mistaken for something else.
But low levels of this hormone can affect both your physical and emotional wellbeing in ways that are hard to ignore once you know what to look for.
There’s a clear link between menopause and progesterone decline, and many of the symptoms women struggle with at this stage can be tied to that change.
Symptoms of low progesterone include:
If any of these feel familiar, it may be time to check whether your body is low in progesterone. A simple hormone blood test can help you find out, and from there, treatment can be built around your specific needs.
No guesswork. No one-size-fits-all. Just a clearer picture of what’s going on – and a plan to get you feeling better.
No guesswork. No one-size-fits-all. Just a clearer picture of what’s going on – and a plan to get you feeling better.
Progesterone HRT
Progesterone replacement therapy – or progesterone HRT – mimics the hormone released by the ovaries, contributing to abnormal menstrual periods and perimenopausal symptoms.
A lack of progesterone can also lead to oestrogen becoming the dominant hormone, which can lead to weight gain and increased fat being stored around the stomach area.
These reduced levels can also see women experiencing increased anger, irritability and anxiety – with mood swings becoming the norm – and can result in ‘brain fog’, where sufferers experience cognitive issues.
Below are the benefits of our progesterone HRT:
How Bioidentical Progesterone Can Improve Your Quality of Life
When your hormone levels aren’t where they should be, the effects can show up in many areas of life.
From poor sleep to anxiety, irregular cycles, mood swings or just a general sense that something’s not quite right, being low in progesterone can take its toll – especially during perimenopause and menopause, when levels tend to drop naturally.
At BioID, we don’t believe women should have to put up with feeling out of balance. If your body isn’t producing enough hormones, we aim to restore that gently and effectively using a personalised, doctor-led approach.
Unlike the standard (synthetic) treatments usually prescribed by GPs, our treatment uses bioidentical hormones.
It’s derived from the Mexican yam plant and then chemically engineered in a lab to match the molecular structure of the progesterone your own body produces.
That’s why it tends to be better tolerated, with fewer side effects than the traditional options. And because your dose is tailored to you – not a standard amount – you’re more likely to see steady, positive results.
This kind of treatment is particularly useful in menopause, when hormone levels decline sharply. Low levels during this stage of life can lead to sleep disruption, heavier or irregular bleeding, and increased anxiety. Rebalancing hormones with bioidentical progesterone can help calm the nervous system, ease symptoms, and support more stable cycles if you’re still menstruating.
Whether you’re trying to improve sleep, feel calmer, or just get back to feeling like yourself, we’ll work with your results and symptoms to find the right way to increase progesterone naturally and safely through hormone therapy that’s tailored for your body.
Micronised Progesterone HRT
When it comes to hormone therapy, not all progesterone is the same. At BioID Health, we use micronised progesterone – a form of bioidentical progesterone that’s been specially processed into tiny particles so your body can absorb it more effectively.
“Micronised” simply means the hormone has been broken down into a fine powder. This improves absorption and helps ensure the hormone works with your body, not against it. Because it’s bioidentical, it has the same structure as the progesterone your ovaries naturally produce – making it a gentler and more familiar option for your system.
We use micronised progesterone HRT for women who are low in progesterone, particularly during perimenopause and menopause, when natural hormone levels can drop sharply. This drop can lead to symptoms like sleep problems, mood swings, anxiety, and irregular bleeding.
The benefits of micronised progesterone go beyond symptom relief. Research has shown that it may be a safer choice than synthetic alternatives, especially when it comes to reducing the risk of breast cancer and supporting heart health. Some studies also suggest it can have a positive effect on blood pressure.
At BioID Health, your progesterone replacement therapy is always tailored to you. We offer micronised progesterone in a range of delivery methods – including capsules, lozenges, or gels – depending on what suits your lifestyle and treatment plan best.
If you’re looking to increase progesterone in a way that works with your body and avoids the side effects often seen with synthetic HRT, micronised progesterone could be the answer.
Not sure if low progesterone is affecting you? Start by speaking to our team or book a hormone blood test to find out where your levels stand.
Checking Your Progesterone Levels:
How the Process Works
Before any treatment begins, it’s essential to find out what all your hormone levels are doing. That’s where a hormone blood test comes in.
At BioID, we make this straightforward. After you’ve filled in a quick symptom questionnaire, you’ll have a consultation with one of our clinical team. If a hormone imbalance is suspected, we’ll arrange for a qualified phlebotomist to carry out a hormone blood test. This is a standard venous blood draw, taken from a vein in your arm.
Once your results are back from the lab, your consultant will go through them with you in detail. If you are found to be low in progesterone, we’ll put together a treatment plan that’s made to fit.
If you decide to go ahead with bioidentical HRT, your treatment will be delivered to your door. You’ll have a follow-up review after 12 weeks, along with a second hormone blood test if deemed necessary by your clinician, so we can check how your body is responding. At this point, we’ll make any adjustments to your medication if needed.
If you’re experiencing symptoms linked to low progesterone – whether it’s part of the wider picture of menopause and progesterone decline, or something that’s been going on for longer – take the first step today and fill in our symptom checker using the link below.
Our clinical team is here to help you get answers and feel more like yourself again.
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Lisa said: “From around my early 40’s, I noticed a difference in my hair and nails, I gained weight, my balance was off, my recovery time at the gym was increased, and I just didn’t feel right. I couldn’t find joy in life, and I found it a challenge to get out of bed. Even going to work, meeting new people was difficult.”
I started taking BioID, and within 5-6 weeks I started to notice a real difference. I felt much better within myself, I no longer had to stand for a minute each morning to regain my balance, and I felt happy again. I am now back to exercising and walking 300 miles per month, and my recovery time is back to normal.
BioID really is life-changing, so I encourage anybody who feels the way I did to try BioID.”
Are You Suffering with Low Progesterone?
If the symptoms above feel familiar, don’t just push through and hope they pass.
Whether you’re dealing with mood swings, poor sleep, irregular periods or the effects of menopause and progesterone decline, there’s often a clear hormonal reason – and it can be treated.
If you’re low in progesterone, we’ll find out with a simple blood test and build a treatment plan that fits your body.
Our doctors specialise in hormone balance, using micronised bioidentical progesterone tailored to your needs – not an off-the-shelf prescription.
You can book a consultation today, or request a callback if you’d rather talk it through first. Either way, this is the first step to finding out what’s really going on – and doing something about it.
