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Progesterone

Progesterone: Key Hormone for Reproductive Health

Progesterone is a vital hormone in the female reproductive system, playing a crucial role in regulating menstruation, fertility, and maintaining pregnancy. It's produced in the ovaries, placenta (when pregnant), and adrenal glands.

Primary Functions of Progesterone:

  • Menstrual Cycle Regulation: Prepares the endometrium for potential pregnancy after ovulation, and sheds it if pregnancy does not occur.
  • Supports Pregnancy: Helps maintain the uterine lining for a fertilized egg to attach and grow. Prevents additional eggs from being released and decreases uterine muscle contractions to prevent early childbirth.
  • Balances Hormones: Works in tandem with estrogen to regulate reproductive health and menstrual cycles.

Significance of Progesterone Balance:

  • Fertility: Adequate levels are essential for conception and maintaining a healthy pregnancy.
  • Menstrual Health: Imbalances can lead to irregularities in the menstrual cycle, including heavy bleeding or amenorrhea.
  • Mood Regulation: Influences neurotransmitters in the brain, affecting mood and emotional well-being.
  • Bone Health: Contributes to bone density maintenance, helping prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Managing Progesterone Levels:

  • Diet and Lifestyle: A balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals, regular exercise, and stress management can support healthy hormone levels.
  • Supplementation: Natural supplements like vitamin C, zinc, and magnesium may support progesterone production.
  • Medication: In cases of significant imbalance, synthetic or natural progesterone treatments may be prescribed under medical guidance.

Symptoms of Progesterone Imbalance:

  • Low Progesterone: May lead to irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, miscarriage, and mood swings.
  • High Progesterone: Less common, but can cause fatigue, dizziness, and bloating.

Maintaining balanced progesterone levels is crucial for women's reproductive health, impacting fertility, pregnancy, and overall hormonal well-being. If you suspect an imbalance, consult with a healthcare provider for appropriate testing and treatment options.

 
 
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    Source Naturals Progesterone Cream, 4 oz (113.4 g)

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    Source Naturals Progesterone Cream, 4 oz (113.4 g) Source Naturals Progesterone Cream features progesterone USP derived from soy. Our Progesterone Cream is guaranteed to contain 500 mg of progesterone is guaranteed to contain 500 mg of progesterone per...
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    Now Foods Natural Progesterone Unscented

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    Now Foods Natural Progesterone Unscented 3oz Balancing skin cream Liposomal delivery form No added fragrancesNOW Natural Progesterone - Unscented contains natural progesterone from wild yam and balancing herbs. Use one to two times daily rotating...
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    Swanson Menogest Progesterone Cream Features feminine herbs: black cohosh and wild yam Contains the amazing botanical Aloe vera and more Easy to use topical creamSwanson Menogest combines black cohosh and wild yam with aloe vera, vitamin E and select...
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