Progesterone - Vitality Renewal Clinic

What is progesterone?

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

Some key points about progesterone:

• It is a steroid hormone produced mainly by the corpus luteum in the ovaries during the second half of the menstrual cycle.
• Along with estrogen, progesterone helps control the menstrual cycle and prepares the uterus for pregnancy.
• It helps maintain the lining of the uterus to support a fertilized egg.
• Progesterone levels rise after ovulation, whether or not pregnancy occurs. If pregnancy occurs, progesterone helps maintain the pregnancy in the early months.
• If pregnancy does not occur, progesterone levels will fall, leading to menstruation.
• During pregnancy, progesterone helps prevent further ovulation and thickens the cervical mucus, helping to seal the cervix.
• It promotes the growth and development of breast tissue and the placenta.
• Progesterone also helps with fetal lung development, metabolism, and more.

So in summary, progesterone plays a vital role in the menstrual cycle, fertility, preparing for and maintaining pregnancy, and fetal development. Irregular progesterone levels can lead to problems with infertility, PCOS, repeat miscarriages, and more.

If you suspect you may have a progesterone imbalance, the expert physicians at Vitality Renewal Clinic can help. We specialize in hormone testing, fertility issues, PCOS, menopause, and customized bioidentical hormone therapy to restore optimal hormonal balance. Contact us today for a consultation!

I hope this overview on what progesterone is helps provide some useful background on this important reproductive hormone! Let me know if you have any other questions.