Welcome to this post on progesterone.<\/p>\n
Before we get into the nitty gritty, let’s first make sure we all understand what exactly what progesterone is<\/em>.<\/p>\n Progesterone is a natural steroid \/ hormone<\/strong>?that’s secreted primarily by the female reproductive system, but it is also produced in men’s bodies in smaller amounts.<\/p>\n It is a member of the hormone group of progestogens \/ progestins (progestins being the synthetic variety.) The synthetic forms come in supplement form, in birth-control products, as hormones provided in hormone replacement therapy or in medications meant to correct excessive bleeding problems during menstruation.<\/p>\n In women it is created by the ovaries, placenta and the adrenal glands and is utilized for regulating the inner lining?of the uterus.<\/p>\n Progesterone?is intimately connected with the female menstrual cycle, with pregnancy and in embryogenesis. Healthy levels of progesterone are pivotal for a healthy pregnancy. It’s so important that it is sometimes referred to as the pregnancy hormone.?The hormone also act to remedy PMS symptoms, infertility and miscarriage \/ pregnancy losses.<\/p>\n Progesterone levels increase substantially once a woman becomes pregnant. The ovaries and placenta take on the burden of producing these increased levels of the hormone.<\/p>\n Apart from pregnancy, progesterone regulates and balances many female hormonal systems. Changing levels can cause abnormal menstrual cycles and symptoms similar to menopause. For example it’s often used to treat irregular periods.<\/p>\n But, it’s not just important for women.<\/p>\n Men also need progesterone. Male?bodies create it as well and utilize it to help balance out the effects that estrogen have on the male body. It’s even a precursor to testosterone, which is the male sex hormone.<\/p>\n NOTE: While men do in fact create and utilize progesterone, we won’t be discussing much about them in this post. It’s mostly aimed at females.<\/p>\n [color-box color=” customcolorpicker=” rounded=false dropshadow=false] <\/p>\n Progesterone<\/strong>: This term refers to the natural hormone created by the body. It also includes “natural progesterone”, which is an identical hormone that’s been manufactured. It’s also called micronized progesterone.<\/p>\n Progestin<\/strong>: Unlike progesterone, progestin is not produced by the body and is not chemically identical in its structure, and thus it has different effect on the body. It is a synthetic form that has an altered make up. In many ways it has similar effects to natural progesterone, but it is still an artificial form. Now we’ll talk about the?important things to know about Progesterone levels in the blood.<\/p>\n Maintaining proper serum (blood) levels of progesterone is critical for the health of both genders. Yet it is even more important to keep it regulated for women.<\/p>\n Even more so still for those who are or who wish to become pregnant.<\/p>\n Below is a normal progesterone level chart<\/strong>:<\/p>\nWhat Does Progesterone Do?<\/strong><\/h1>\n
\nImportant distinctions of terms used in this post:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n[\/color-box]<\/p>\nAll About Progesterone Levels<\/h1>\n
What are?normal progesterone levels?<\/strong><\/h2>\n