by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Oct 30, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health, Menopause, Women's Health
So why is progesterone important? Let’s talk about it. Progesterone is one of the most important hormones that your body makes, especially for women. But men also make a little bit of progesterone. Progesterone is the precursor to cortisol –...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Nov 7, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Women's Health
Does your hypothalamus affect your periods? And how can progesterone help irregular periods? Let’s talk about it. Periods do not always come exactly 28 days apart. Normal cycles range from 24-35 days. But if your periods are not coming on a regular basis, you skip...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Nov 21, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health
Why do men need progesterone? Let’s talk about it. Progesterone is typically thought of as a female hormone but men make progesterone too. The adrenal glands actually produce some progesterone. Progesterone is important because it is a natural aromatase...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Oct 23, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Infertility
What is the hypothalamus’ role in infertility? And how can progesterone help? Let’s talk about it. One in four couples experience infertility. And female infertility is particularly sensitive to hypothalamus dysfunction. If your hormones are out of balance, your...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Oct 17, 2023 | Menopause, Women's Health
How does menopause affect your hypothalamus? And can progesterone help? Let’s talk about it. As the ovarian hormones decline, the hypothalamus becomes more and more dysfunctional leading to: insomnia hot flashes metabolic issues weight gain insulin resistance...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Nov 29, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Women's Health
What is estrogen dominance and what is the role of progesterone? Let’s talk about it. Estrogen dominance is a condition where a woman produces more estrogen in ratio to progesterone. In a healthy reproductive cycle, the ovary produces 10-50 times more progesterone...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Oct 11, 2023 | Hypothalamus, PCOS
Let’s talk about PCOS, your hypothalamus, and progesterone. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome affects ten percent of women. PCOS is one of the most common metabolic conditions for women of reproductive years. And your hypothalamus is at the root of the metabolic issues...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Oct 31, 2023 | Hypothalamus
How does the oil in your diet affect your hypothalamus? Let’s talk about it. Brand new research shows that the oil in your diet definitely affects hypothalamus dysfunction. Soybean oil, which is the most common oil used in cooking and food production, affects...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Sep 28, 2023 | Hypothalamus
So far science has identified over 50 hormones. Hormones are produced by many organs, including your gut, your fat cells, your kidneys, and your parathyroid. The most well-known hormones are produced by your endocrine system. Different from exocrine glands like your...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Aug 28, 2023 | Menopause, Women's Health
Why do menopausal women have memory issues? Let’s talk about it. A severe impairment of cognitive function characterizes dementia. Mild cognitive impairment represents a transition between normal cognition and dementia. The frequency of cognitive changes is higher in...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Aug 16, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Mind/Body, Weight Management, Women's Health
A recent study shows that emotional eating is very common. An analysis of over 5000 adults found that over 20% eat emotionally, with prevalence higher in young white women. Physiologically, hunger is hormonally regulated. There are two main hunger pathways: the...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Aug 28, 2023 | Gut Health, Menopause, Women's Health
Did you know that your gallbladder can be affected by going through menopause? Let’s talk about it. The hormonal decline in menopause affects everything. Your brain, your vagina, your weight, your sleep. Menopause also affects your gallbladder. Just as your...