what can be done if you produce too much progesterone?

Question

Where do I go to get a progesterone level done?

Answer 1

Progesterone sources: Progesterone comes from both the ovary and adrenal gland as sources, and if a MD has determined that it is too high then the adrenal gland should be evaluated for a cause. The ovaries provide high progesterone normally during pregnancy and rarely produce a progesterone secreting tumor, but it should be ruled out.

Answer 2

Is it so?: While there are some industry-based studies which suggest that natural Progesterone when combined with percutaneous estrogen is associated with a decreased risk of blood clots, most of the time it is the effect of Progesterone that is needed, and synthetic substitutes have this same effect on the receptors for the natural hormone.

Answer 3

Ask him/her: It's 'wonderful' for specific reasons only, it's not just something for everyone. I don't use it at all because most 'natural' Progesterone is not even progesterone. Ask your doc what he/she thinks?

Answer 4

Side effects: Side effects of Progesterone are usually mild, such as fatigue, sleep disturbance, and delayed menses. More serious side effects are rare.

Answer 5

Premenstrail like: Progesterone is the dominat hormones in the 2 weeks prior to your period. Mostly no symptoms but can include abd bloating; carmps; feeling that your period may arrive; constipation etc.

Answer 6

Yes: Yes, but food sources of Progesterone are very weak.

Answer 7

Not naturally: Progesterone is not found naturally in foods - it took a while to find plants that contained the steroid diosgenin which can be used to manufacture progesterone.

Answer 8

Foods with Progester: Some are eggs, red meat, shellfish, turkey.

Answer 9

Varies: During the normal menstrual cycle, Progesterone levels vary greatly. Thus, for many women who use Progesterone the dose has to vary depending on estrogen levels and other factors. For adjustments, cream rather than capsules allow for better regulation of dose. Generally start with a low dose such as 1/8 teaspoon of Progesterone cream. And work up slowly.

Answer 10

Progesterone: Yes if your r on Progesterone based contraceptives and taking a higher dose.

Answer 11

Yes: It is always possible to take too much of anything. That is why there is a dosing schedule and it is generally prescribed. Progesterone in general,can cause many side effects including stomach upset, changes in appetite, fluid retention / swelling, fatigue, acne, drowsiness or insomnia, skin rashes, hives, fever, headache, depression & breast discomfort. All can be made worse by too much of course

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