Progesterone

What is progesterone?

Progesterone is a steroid hormone that plays a vital role in the female menstrual cycle and pregnancy. Here's an overview:

Key Functions

• Prepares the uterus for pregnancy. Progesterone helps build up the uterine lining during the luteal phase to allow a fertilized egg to implant and grow.


• Supports pregnancy. After conception, the corpus luteum continues secreting high levels of progesterone to maintain the uterine lining, support embryo growth, and prevent contractions.


• Regulates the menstrual cycle. Along with estrogen, progesterone helps control the timing and shedding of the uterine lining during menstruation.

What Affects Progesterone Levels?

Progesterone levels vary through the menstrual cycle. They are lowest during menstruation, rise after ovulation, and peak in the mid-luteal phase. Stress, diet, exercise and health conditions can impact hormone levels.

As women approach menopause, progesterone declines as egg production slows. Supplementation may relieve perimenopause symptoms like irregular periods, insomnia, and mood changes.

Progesterone Testing and Treatment

If you're struggling with infertility, miscarriages, or perimenopause symptoms, see a hormone specialist like Dr. Smith at Vital Hormone Clinic clinic. They offer saliva and blood tests to check hormone levels and provide bioidentical progesterone treatment if needed.

Getting your progesterone properly tested and managed can help regulate cycles, improve fertility, support pregnancy, and ease menopausal transition.

I hope this overview on what progesterone is and does helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.