Progesterone And Estrogen

Progesterone is produced in the adrenals, in the ovaries during childbearing years, and in the placenta during pregnancy.  It prepares the uterus for implantation of a fertilised egg and helps develop the placenta and mammary glands during pregnancy.  In addition to these life-giving functions, progesterone also serves many other important purposes.  Progesterone remains low through the first half of the month, then spikes dramatically in the second half of the cycle, while estrogen increases moderately during mid-cycle.
 
What is Progesterone?

Progesterone is a steroid hormone produced in the ovaries after ovulation, which prepares the uterus for pregnancy.   Progesterone refers to the natural hormone that is manufactured naturally in the adrenal glands and ovaries.  It is manufactured in massive quantities during pregnancy.  Accelerated production starts in the fourth month or second trimester, 10-15 times more progesterone than before pregnancy.  Natural progesterone is very useful to balance excess estrogen.  Natural progesterone is also a precursor to convert to other hormones – estrogen or testosterone.

 The Role and Benefits of Bio-identical Progesterone

Progesterone, a naturally occurring steroid hormone in both men and women, is essential for many vital functions in the human body.  It is an exact chemical copy of the progesterone produced by your body.  Provers and Progestin are synthetic progesterone.  They are chemical analogues similar to progesterone, but different enough to have some dramatic side-effects.  Progestin has actually been shown to inhibit the bio-synthesis of progesterone.

Natural progesterone does NOT produce the severe side-effects that the synthetic progestins do, including increased risk of cancer, abnormal menstrual flow, fluid retention, nausea and depression, etc.  Natural progesterone, in addition to enhancing fat breakdown and preventing blood clots, counteracts carbohydrate craving that may promote obesity and cardiovascular risks.  Progesterone can relieve menopausal symptoms like hot flushes, reverse osteoporosis, enhance mood and libido.

 Symptoms associated with a decrease in progesterone

 Progesterone and PMT/PMS

 Progesterone and oestrogen levels naturally fluctuate during the menstrual cycle.  However, if progesterone is too low or oestrogen is too high, a woman will experience symptoms.  Natural progesterone effectively relieves the uncomfortable symptoms of PMS.