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Progesterone anxiety: why calm hormones can cause panic
Naomi Judge Naomi Judge

Progesterone anxiety: why calm hormones can cause panic

Progesterone has a reputation as the body's calming hormone, so why does anxiety spike like clockwork in the two weeks before your period? This article explains the GABA/allopregnanolone mechanism behind progesterone anxiety, why it's so often misdiagnosed as generalised anxiety disorder, and how cycle tracking, nutrition, and targeted support can help you identify and address the real root cause.

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Hormonal Insomnia in Women: Why You Can't Sleep Before Your Period
Naomi Judge Naomi Judge

Hormonal Insomnia in Women: Why You Can't Sleep Before Your Period

Insomnia that shows up like clockwork before your period isn't always due to that second cup of coffee! It's hormonal. This article breaks down two distinct patterns of hormone-driven sleep disruption: late-luteal sleep-onset insomnia driven by falling progesterone, and perimenopausal 3 am waking driven by oestrogen and cortisol instability. Learn how to tell which one you're experiencing, plus the nutrition and nervous-system strategies that actually address the root cause.

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