You know that moment when everything seems like it’s finally aligning? You’re eating better, tracking your cycle, praying fervently, and then suddenly, your body feels like it’s betraying you again? It’s frustrating, confusing, and sometimes downright heartbreaking. For many of the women I work with, that moment includes hearing these words: “You have low progesterone.”

It’s such a common phrase tossed around in fertility spaces, but what does it really mean? What can you do about it, especially if you don’t want to rely on medications as your first option? Let’s talk about it. Because low progesterone isn’t just a lab number. It’s a symptom of what your body is saying. And it’s something we can respond to with wisdom, nourishment, and faith. (Listen to this podcast episode here).

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What Is Progesterone? Why Does It Matter?

Progesterone is often called the “pro-gestation” hormone (for good reason). It prepares your uterus for pregnancy, helps sustain it in the early weeks, and supports mood, metabolism, and more throughout your cycle. If your levels are too low, you might experience:

• Short luteal phases
• Early spotting before your period
• Difficulty getting or staying pregnant
• Mood swings or anxiety in the second half of your cycle
• Fatigue or poor sleep

And yet, low progesterone is often just the messenger, not the root issue itself. That’s why addressing it naturally can be a powerful first step toward healing your whole body and not just masking symptoms. I would love to be able to walk alongside you inside of Fertility Framework and give you further guidance about how God designed our bodies as women.

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Eat Hormone-Building Foods

All of our hormones are built on cells, and all of our cells are made of fat. If you’ve ever been pregnant, you probably remember all the talk about “eating for two.” But what if that mindset started before you ever saw two pink lines? Many women today are undernourished, not because they aren’t eating, but because they’re not eating enough of the right kinds of foods to build hormones. Your body needs:

• Enough calories to feel safe and fertile
• Healthy fats to build hormone molecules
• Nutrient-dense foods to support cell function

Some simple changes you can make this week could include:

• Add half an avocado daily to your meals
• Use olive oil or avocado oil generously in cooking
• Eat fatty fish like salmon 1–2x/week
• Snack on nuts, seeds, and coconut-based products

If your meals are mostly lean protein and veggies with very little fat or starch, it’s time to reevaluate. Low intake = low hormone output. It’s really that simple. And friend, this isn’t about weight or “clean eating.” This is about creating a nourishing, warm home in your body for future life.

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Prioritize Deep, Restful Sleep

Sleep isn’t a luxury. It’s a hormone-producing machine. When you’re not sleeping well, or you’re waking up exhausted, your body is in survival mode, not fertile mode. Your ovulation hormones (including the ones that lead to progesterone production) get pushed to the back burner. Ask yourself: Do I fall asleep easily? Do I wake up during the night? Am I still tired when I wake up? Is my sleep broken or restless?

If you answered yes to any of those, it’s time to upgrade your bedtime routine. Try turning off screens 1 hour before bed, using magnesium or sleepy-time tea, journaling or praying before sleep to quiet your mind or creating a consistent bedtime and wake-up schedule. Sleep alone can make a bigger difference than many supplements or prescriptions. It resets cortisol (your stress hormone), boosts detoxification, and signals to your body: “You’re safe. You can ovulate.” I would love to help you improve your bed time routine! Click here to schedule a free 10-minute consult with me.

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Reduce Stress (The Progesterone Stealer)

Cortisol steals progesterone. And most of us are more stressed than we realize. We often imagine stress as big dramatic events – traffic, fights, deadlines. But today, stress is constant. It’s that text you didn’t want to see. The mental load you’re carrying. The fear about the future. Whether you notice it or not, stress releases cortisol. And cortisol directly blocks progesterone production. It shifts resources away from fertility and toward survival.

Some ideas to lower stress:

• Taking 5 slow, deep breaths before meals
• Putting your phone in another room for a while
• Saying “no” to one extra thing this week
• Taking a hot bath with worship music
• Journaling everything that’s cluttering your brain

These aren’t just self-care tips. They are physiological interventions for your hormone health.

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More Than A Physical Journey

There’s one more layer I can’t leave out, because it’s the one I keep coming back to myself. In Matthew 14, Peter steps out onto the water to walk toward Jesus. He does something brave, beautiful, miraculous. But when he sees the wind, he starts to sink. Not because Jesus disappeared, but because fear pulled his eyes away from the One who gave him strength. “Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. ‘You of little faith, why did you doubt?’” (Matthew 14:31).

Sister, I know what it feels like to be walking in faith, charting, praying, trusting, and then feeling like everything is crumbling again. That fear, that sinking feeling, can rob you of the peace and faith you need most. But Jesus is still reaching out. Still catching us. Still saying, “Don’t be afraid. It is I.” Maybe your low progesterone isn’t just a physical battle. Maybe it’s an invitation to walk with Him through the storm. To let go of control. To trust that even when you feel like you’re drowning, He hasn’t let go of your hand.

Yes, you can and should support low progesterone naturally. But don’t stop there. Ask God to show you the deeper roots. The spiritual stress, the physiological exhaustion, the unmet needs in your body and heart. And if you need help figuring it out, I’d love to walk with you inside Fertility Framework. That’s where we dig deeper, not just into your hormones, but into your story, your symptoms and your soul.

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