In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by biochemist and hormone researcher Dr Phyllis Bronson to explore one of the most misunderstood areas of menopause care: progesterone, progestogens and how small molecular differences can have profound effects on the body and brain.

Phyllis shares the scientific journey that led her to study the biochemical differences between natural progesterone and synthetic progestins, and why these distinctions matter for mood, cardiovascular health and long-term safety. Together, Louise and Phyllis unpack how early research was overlooked, how synthetic hormones shaped modern prescribing and why progesterone is often the forgotten hormone in menopause treatment.

A practical and nuanced episode for clinicians and women who want to understand hormones in a deeper, more integrated way.

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