Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti

Episode 29: Vitex & Perimenopause: How It Supports Progesterone & Ovulation

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Struggling with anxiety, insomnia, or irregular cycles in early perimenopause? Vitex may help by supporting ovulation and boosting progesterone—key for balanced hormones.

In the earlier stages of perimenopause (late 30s to mid-40s), ovulation can become less frequent, leading to lower progesterone levels. This decline can trigger symptoms like mood swings, irritability, breast pain, bloating, heavy periods, and poor sleep. While progesterone naturally declines in perimenopause, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing we can do to support its production!

Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus), a powerful herbal medicine from the Mediterranean, works with the brain and ovaries to encourage ovulation—helping to maintain progesterone levels for longer and ease common symptoms.

In this episode, I dive into:

• How Vitex supports the brain-ovary connection (HPO axis)
• The role of progesterone in perimenopause and why its decline matters
• Common low-progesterone symptoms & how they affect you
• How to use Vitex as a supportive supplement to encourage ovulation and balance hormones

Tune in to learn how this natural intervention could be a game-changer for your perimenopause journey!

Dive in and listen to episode 29 on your favourite podcast platform. Enjoy!

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