EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 15 MIN
Episode 134: AMA: Low Luteal BBT, Mold Exposure, Thyroid Antibodies & Thyroid Inflammation—What It All Really Means
from The Strength in Hormones Podcast · host Lauren Papanos
AMA: Low Luteal BBT, Mold Exposure, Thyroid Antibodies & Thyroid Inflammation—What It All Really Means In this AMA episode, I answer some of your frequently asked questions you submitted over on Instagram. We discuss the causes of low luteal phase basal body temperatures (BBT), progesterone dysfunction, mold-related inflammation, thyroid antibodies, and thyroid swelling. A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What low luteal phase BBT can signal about ovulation and progesterone How progesterone drives body temperature and luteal phase health What delayed or weak temperature rises suggest about follicle development When low luteal temps indicate ovulation issues or luteal phase defects How low progesterone contributes to PMS heavy periods and histamine symptoms How low T3 and thyroid function impact the luteal phase How immune stress inflammation and mold exposure affect cycles and fertility What elevated thyroid antibodies or thyroid swelling may indicate Important show links 👇👇👇 Take our FREE Low T3 Quiz to find out if low t3 is driving your symptoms Receive a discount with GotMold? Home testing Kit use code Use code: laurenpapanos10 Follow me on Instagram Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app
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AMA: Low Luteal BBT, Mold Exposure, Thyroid Antibodies & Thyroid Inflammation—What It All Really Means In this AMA episode, I answer some of your frequently asked questions you submitted over on Instagram. We discuss the causes of low luteal phase basal body temperatures (BBT), progesterone dysfunction, mold-related inflammation, thyroid antibodies, and thyroid swelling. A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What low luteal phase BBT can signal about ovulation and progesterone How progesterone drives body temperature and luteal phase health What delayed or weak temperature rises suggest about follicle development When low luteal temps indicate ovulation issues or luteal phase defects How low progesterone contributes to PMS heavy periods and histamine symptoms How low T3 and thyroid function impact the luteal phase How immune stress inflammation and mold exposure affect cycles and fertility What elevated thyroid antibodies or thyroid swelling may indicate Important show links 👇👇👇 Take our FREE Low T3 Quiz to find out if low t3 is driving your symptoms Receive a discount with GotMold? Home testing Kit use code Use code: laurenpapanos10 Follow me on Instagram Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app
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Episode 134: AMA: Low Luteal BBT, Mold Exposure, Thyroid Antibodies & Thyroid Inflammation—What It All Really Means
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