Progesterone, the so-called pregnancy hormone, is responsible for the preparation of the uterus to the formation of the fetus and helps the embryo to grow on the walls. But during pregnancy he is responsible for the mood of the expectant mother increases her appetite, is involved in the formation and growth of the tissues of the fetus and uterus, regulates muscle contraction and blood pressure, stops menstruating during this period. The lack of progesteronein the body women threatened with infertility, during pregnancy can cause miscarriage, the appearance of seals in the breast, cause fetal growth retardation. The deficit must be replenished, but under the control of the doctor observing pregnancy.

Products containing progesterone


The progesterone level is determined by blood tests and based on the results of treatment. The drug is available, usually in the form of solution for injection oil-based. One such product is "Progesterone". He is appointed with the threat of abortion or lack of conception because of low the body to produce this hormone.


The appearance of seals in the mammary glands during pregnancy or during menopause treatment drug "Progestogel", in the form of a gel for external use.

The drug "cough medicine" is the progesterone capsules. It is taken in the menstrual cycle, infertility, menopause, mastitis. Dosage and length of treatment is regulated by the health care professional in accordance with the results of the analyses by type of disease, condition pregnant or ill woman.

The increased production of progesterone without medicines


To compensate for a progesterone deficiency through food is not possible, but stimulate its production by the body is quite real. The fact that certain foods, vitamins and trace elements cause the body to produce the hormone in sufficient quantity. According to medical research, such stimulants are zinc, vitamins b, R, E and C. foods, in identifying a lack of progesterone, it is recommended to shape the diet from eggs, fatty meats and fish, poultry, protein that is of animal type. Would be useful in this case, the fruits of citrus trees, pears, pomegranates, berries of rose hips and currants, raspberries, olives and avocados. Promoting a natural increase in the level of progesterone and potatoes, sunflower seeds, nuts, pasta, rice. In addition, you can apply the decoction of certain herbs, for example, goose cinquefoil, raspberry, or cross the meadow.

Self-medication with a lack of progesterone is unacceptable. It is important to understand that a harmless diet or herbal teas can cause irreparable damage to health and even their use must be agreed with the doctor.