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Feb 2, 2026 13 min

Progesterone sensitivity & breathing Issues | PYHP 202

from Progress Your Health Podcast Hosted by Dr Valorie Davidson and Dr Robert Maki

Hormone Coaching App: http://hormonenavigator.com/ Progress Your Hormones Community: https://www.progressyourhormones.com/ Progesterone sensitivity & breathing issues are often overlooked when women experience shortness of breath, air hunger, anxiety, or chest tightness. This video visually explains the hormone mistake affecting millions of women, how progesterone interacts with the brain, nervous system, and respiratory centers. Learn why progesterone sensitivity can cause breathing issues even when labs appear “normal,” how hormonal timing during the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, or menopause plays a role, and why these symptoms are frequently misdiagnosed as anxiety alone. Clear visuals break down the physiology behind progesterone’s effect on respiratory drive

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