Progesterone: God’s Design for Balance and Abundant Life
Written by Mandi Snell, APRN
Owner, Solutions Functional Medicine
When we talk about hormones, most people think of mood swings, pregnancy, or hot flashes. But hormones are far more than that—they are God’s messengers, designed to keep the body in balance. One of the most vital of these is progesterone.
Progesterone acts like a key. Each cell in our body has receptors—tiny locks that only respond when the right key fits. When progesterone connects with its receptor, it “unlocks” healing and balance, allowing the cell to function as God intended.
Throughout a woman’s life, progesterone levels rise and fall. During ovulation, progesterone increases, helping women feel clear-minded, confident, and joyful. But when progesterone dips, many experience anxiety, fatigue, or overwhelm—symptoms often brushed aside as “normal.”
Yet these changes are not something we’re meant to simply endure. Brain fog, poor sleep, fatigue, low energy, headaches, and joint pain are not inevitable signs of aging—they’re often silent symptoms of low progesterone. As levels decline naturally over time, women may notice shifts in mood, energy, metabolism, and even bone health. Without balance, it can feel like you’re slowly losing yourself.
The Bible reminds us in Psalm 139:14, “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Understanding progesterone helps us marvel at God’s design for our bodies and shows us how to steward them wisely. Too many women live with “life deficiencies,” unaware that hormone imbalance is stealing their vitality. God doesn’t call us to merely endure decline—He invites us to pursue wisdom, seek restoration, and embrace life abundantly.
Functional medicine allows us to come alongside that design—to support the body with bioidentical progesterone when levels decline, helping restore balance and vitality. It’s one way we can honor the incredible systems God placed within us and reclaim the fullness of life He intended.
If you’re experiencing these silent symptoms, know this: you don’t have to accept them as your “new normal.” Solutions can help you reach your optimal health. With the right support, balance can be restored—and when it is, you’ll be reminded once again that you are fearfully, wonderfully, and purposefully made.