Progesterone is a steroid hormone that is produced by male and female organisms. A small amount of it is secreted by the adrenal glands, and the major part of the testicles is given by men, and the ovaries in women. Thanks to the development of this hormone, the inner layer of the uterus is prepared for fixing the fertilized egg , and also ensures successful fetation of the fetus.
This hormone can be produced both in norm, and with deviations, both in the big party or side, and smaller. If progesterone is lowered, there will be certain symptoms that, in the aggregate, should cause the woman to worry.
Progesterone low - symptoms
With a low level of progesterone, symptoms that need to be listened to especially in the premenstrual period: the appearance of cysts and myomas, depressive conditions, migraine, tightness in the chest, increased nipple sensitivity, heaviness in the legs, bloating, mood swings, bleeding, menstrual cycle and lack of sexual desire. Also, the outward signs of decreased progesterone are hair loss and acne, swelling and a sharp increase in weight, varicose veins.
So, if you are analyzing your condition, you find most of the signs of low progesterone - you should immediately consult a doctor and pass the test to progesterone.
If the progesterone is very low, the woman's body is not ready for conception. The causes of hormonal failure, which leads to a decrease in the level of progesterone, may be miscarriage, a pregnant pregnancy, chronic inflammations of the reproductive system, side effects of medications. In such cases, prescribe progesterone preparations and treat until the progesterone is completely restored to normal .