whole-body passive heating raises circulating progesterone in women
Severe whole-body hyperthermia induced by passive heating increased circulating progesterone concentrations in young adult women.
What this means for you
Progesterone is a key hormone involved in mood stability, sleep quality, and monthly cycle balance. When passive heat exposure nudges its levels upward, some women notice a calmer, more grounded feeling — and research suggests this hormonal shift may support the body's natural rhythms over time.
The published research
Effects of severe whole-body hyperthermia on ovarian hormone and extracellular Hsp72 responses in young adult women
International Journal of Hyperthermia · 2019
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