Progesterone

What is progesterone?

Progesterone is an important hormone that plays many crucial roles in the female reproductive system and pregnancy.

Some key facts about progesterone:

• It is produced mainly by the corpus luteum in the ovary during the second half of the menstrual cycle.


• Along with estrogen, progesterone works to prepare the uterus for pregnancy each month.


• It helps build up the endometrium (uterine lining) to support a fertilized egg.


• If pregnancy occurs, progesterone helps maintain the lining to nourish the embryo.


• Progesterone helps maintain pregnancy by preserving the uterus and preventing early contractions.


• Falling progesterone levels signal the start of menstruation.

So in summary, progesterone is the hormone that makes pregnancy possible by sustaining the uterine lining. It plays this crucial role for a few weeks following ovulation, whether a pregnancy occurs or not.

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Now you know the key facts about the role of progesterone in female health. Here are a few other important points:

• Progesterone levels peak mid-luteal phase, about 7 days after ovulation.


• Blood tests confirming ovulation check for an adequate progesterone rise.


• Both low and high progesterone can disrupt fertility and pregnancy.


• Symptoms like bloating and breast tenderness after ovulation result from rising progesterone.


• Progesterone stays elevated in early pregnancy to support fetal development before the placenta takes over.

I hope this gives a helpful overview explaining what progesterone is, the progesterone function supporting fertility and pregnancy, and how progesterone imbalance can cause issues. Let me know if you have any other questions!