www.miamiobgyns.com/blog/do-you-need-more-progesterone/ Progesterone is defined as “a female steroid sex hormone (C21H30O2) that is secreted by the corpus luteum to prepare the endometrium for implantation and later by the placenta during pregnancy to prevent rejection of the developing embryo or fetus.” But what does that mean for your body and your health?

1. Do you Need More Progesterone
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2. Definition of Progesterone
Progesterone is defined as “a female steroid sex
hormone (C21H30O2) that is secreted by the
corpus luteum to prepare the endometrium for
implantation and later by the placenta during
pregnancy to prevent rejection of the developing
embryo or fetus.”
But what does that mean for your body and your
health?

3. Progesterone vs. Estrogen
Most women often hear about progesterone
alongside estrogen. In simple terms,
progesterone is a steroidal hormone that helps to
balance estrogen dominance. For this reason,
many doctors prescribe progesterone as a
treatment for a variety of hormonal conditions.
So, what are some of these conditions and do
you recognize any of them in your day-to-day
life?

4. Conditions Associated with Low
Progesterone
• Low Libido
• Uterine fibroids
• Endometriosis
• Mood swings and depressions
• Gallbladder and Thyroid dysfunction
• Decreased bone density
• Unexplained weight gain

5. Menstruation
Studies show that progesterone therapy can
lower premenstrual symptoms, help to regulate
cycles, and combat heavy and uncomfortable
period bleeding.

6. Fertility
In the early stages of pregnancy, the small
embryo, known at this stage as blastocyst, must
implant into the inner uterine wall
(endometrium) starting approximately one week
after ovulation.
Those that suffer from multiple, very early
miscarriages, also known as chemical
pregnancies, can be prescribed progesterone to
increase the chances of a healthy implantation.

7. Perimenopause
This is the time when periods become irregular
and will lead up to full cessation of menstruation,
or menopause.
During this phase, your estrogen levels will
increase, beginning estrogen dominance.

8. Perimenopause
Increased estrogen levels can lead to a higher risk
for breast cancer and female-organ cancers, like
uterine, cervical, and ovarian.
Progesterone can be described to counterbalance
these estrogen levels.

9. Conclusion
Do you feel as though you might fit the criteria
for some of these symptoms?
Make an appointment with your OB/GYN to
discuss your feelings and concerns to see if
progesterone therapy is right for you.

10. Get in touch:
(305) 615-6147
info@miamiobgyns.com
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