Progesterone - Vitality Hormone Clinic

What is progesterone?

Progesterone is a steroid hormone that plays a vital role in the female menstrual cycle and pregnancy. Known as the "pregnancy hormone," progesterone helps prepare the body for conception and pregnancy.

Some key facts about progesterone:

• Progesterone is produced mainly by the corpus luteum in the ovary after ovulation. It is also produced in smaller amounts by the adrenal glands.
• Along with estrogen, progesterone controls the cyclical changes in the endometrium (uterine lining) during the menstrual cycle, making it receptive for implantation of a fertilized egg.
• Progesterone levels rise after ovulation, peak during the lutenal phase, and fall sharply if fertilization does not occur. This triggers menstruation.
• During pregnancy, progesterone helps maintain the uterine lining to support fetal development. Progesterone levels continue rising throughout pregnancy.
• Progesterone has other functions like breast development, regulation of mood, sex drive, and sleep. It also plays a role in bone health.

Some common reasons for low progesterone are stress, hypothyroidism, inflammation, aging etc. Symptoms include irregular periods, infertility, miscarriages.

So in summary, progesterone plays a pivotal role in the menstrual cycle and sustaining pregnancy by promoting uterine health and optimal conditions for conception and embryo implantation. Imbalanced progesterone can negatively impact fertility and women's health.

If you suspect hormonal imbalances, get your hormone levels tested. The experts at Vitality Hormone Clinic offer comprehensive hormone testing and replacement therapies tailored to your needs.

I hope this gives you a good overview of the crucial reproductive hormone, progesterone! Let me know if you have any other questions.