What is Progesterone?

Progesterone is an estrogen secreted by the female ovary and the main progesterone in the female body. It can protect the endometrium of women and promote the growth and development of fetuses during pregnancy. If the progesterone level in women is insufficient, it will have a significant impact on women's health, and progesterone supplementation is required at this time. So, what is progesterone? Let's take a closer look below.

Progesterone, also known as progesterone hormone and corpus luteum hormone, is the main biologically active progesterone secreted by the ovary. Before ovulation, the daily production of progesterone hormone is 2-3mg, mainly from the ovary. After ovulation, it rises to 20-30mg per day, and most of it is secreted by the corpus luteum within the ovary. Progesterone can protect the endometrium of women. During pregnancy, progesterone hormone can provide support and protection for the early growth and development of the fetus, and can have a certain calming effect on the uterus. In addition, the relationship between progesterone hormone and estrogen is inseparable, and both are very important female hormones. The role of estrogen is mainly to promote the development and maturity of the second sexual characteristics of women, while progesterone hormone further promotes the development and maturity of the second sexual characteristics on the basis of the role of estrogen, and there is a synergistic effect between them. The role of progesterone refers to its significant role in women. Progesterone can promote the growth of glands in the uterine mucosa in the later stage of the menstrual cycle. Together with estrogen, it promotes the full development of the breasts, closes the cervix, reduces and thickens the mucus, and makes it difficult for sperm to penetrate.

For the treatment of progesterone insufficiency, Western medicine generally adopts drug hormones for treatment. Here are several Western medicine hormone drugs for the treatment of progesterone insufficiency. First, supplement progesterone. If it is determined through examination that the progesterone level in women during the luteal phase is low and the endometrial secretion is poor, progesterone can be supplemented for replacement treatment, which is one of the treatment methods for progesterone insufficiency. There are multiple options for administration methods, and corresponding therapeutic effects can be achieved through progesterone vaginal suppositories, intramuscular injection of progesterone, and oral administration of medroxyprogesterone acetate. Second, use chorionic gonadotropin. When follicle development is close to maturity, chorionic gonadotropin can be used to induce ovulation, and after ovulation, chorionic gonadotropin can stimulate luteal development, support luteal function, increase progesterone synthesis, and prolong luteal lifespan. Third, for infertile patients with progesterone insufficiency accompanied by elevated serum prolactin, bromocriptine can be used for treatment. Take 1-2 times a day, 2.5 milligrams each time, which is also a treatment method for progesterone insufficiency. Warm tip: Many patients use hormonal drugs to treat progesterone insufficiency, but the clinical effect is not obvious. One to two months after discontinuation, adverse symptoms such as prolonged menstruation and inability to close the cervix may occur, causing endometritis. Therefore, attention should be paid to the effect of treatment.