Progesteron
Progesteron er et hormon som er avgjørende for det kvinnelige reproduksjonssystemet, hovedsakelig produsert i eggstokkene etter eggløsning. Det forbereder livmoren på en mulig graviditet og opprettholder den hvis graviditet oppstår; hvis ikke, faller nivåene for å utløse menstruasjon. Progesteron påvirker også seksuell lyst, humørregulering og benstyrke. Under graviditet produseres det av placenta for å støtte graviditeten og forberede kroppen på amming. Menn har lavere nivåer av progesteron, som er involvert i sædproduksjon.
Beskrivelse
Testing progesterone levels can be particularly beneficial for women experiencing infertility or recurrent miscarriages, as it’s crucial for maintaining early pregnancy. It’s also helpful for diagnosing conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or luteal phase defects in women with irregular menstrual cycles. Those undergoing hormone replacement therapy, including menopausal women and transgender individuals, may need their progesterone levels monitored to adjust treatment. Additionally, testing can aid in identifying the causes of severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or menstrual irregularities. In pregnant women, progesterone levels can sometimes indicate the health of the placenta.
Natural progesterone, identical to the hormone produced by the human body, is often used in hormone replacement therapy and for menstrual and fertility issues, with fewer side effects compared to synthetic versions. Synthetic progestins, man-made to mimic natural progesterone but with different chemical structures, are commonly found in hormonal contraceptives and some HRT types.
- Irregular or missed periods
- Infertility
- Miscarriage or preterm birth
- Mood changes
- Menstrual cramps
- Spotting between periods
- Breast tenderness
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