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Low Progesterone & Fertility: Luteal Phase Defects, Miscarriage Risk + Natural Hormone Support with Sophia Pavia | #170
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- Healthy As A Mother
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- Jun 24, 2026
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Summary
Progesterone is one of the most important hormones for fertility, healthy ovulation, and sustaining early pregnancy, yet so many women are never taught how it actually works. In this episode, Dr. Leah and Dr. Morgan sit down with fertility nutritionist Sophia Pavia to break down the truth about low progesterone, luteal phase defects, ovulation quality, and why so many women today are struggling with hormone imbalances, infertility, and pregnancy loss. We unpack how progesterone is made, why ovulation is essential for healthy hormone balance, what “unopposed estrogen” really means, and the signs your luteal phase may need support. Sophia also explains why conventional medicine can be hesitant about progesterone supplementation, when it may be appropriate, and how nutrition, stress, blood sugar balance, and cycle tracking can help support stronger ovulation and healthier progesterone production naturally. If you’re trying to conceive, navigating recurrent loss, or simply want to better understand your hormones, this episode is packed with practical education and empowering insight. 00:00 Intro + Sophia Returns To The Podcast 01:24 Why Low Progesterone Matters for Fertility 02:34 Why So Many Women Struggle with Progesterone Today 13:17 How PCOS, Endometriosis & Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Affect Progesterone 15:49 How Progesterone Is Actually Made in the Body 19:59 Estrogen vs Progesterone: What Balance Really Means 25:49 Can You Have a Weak Ovulation? 33:40 Egg Quality vs Progesterone: Which Comes First? 35:24 Why Doctors Often Hesitate to Prescribe Progesterone 41:59 When Progesterone Supplementation May Help 46:16 Signs Your Luteal Phase Needs Support 47:56 How to Support Progesterone Naturally 50:42 Where to Find Sophia + Final Encouragement Resources From This Episod…