Signs and causes of low progesterone



Menstrual irregularities are the main signs of low progesterone levels are: pain in lower abdomen during menses, scanty and slight discharge, absence of menstruation. Low levels of this hormone may be the main reason why a woman can not get pregnant. Lack of progesterone is accompanied by the following symptoms: irritability, weight gain, hair loss, breast swelling, constant fatigue, mood swings, headaches and excessive growth of body hair.

The level of hormones in the female body can fluctuate depending on the phase of the cycle, low values are observed before menstruation. If progesterone throughout the cycle low, then this would be cause for concern. The reasons for the decrease in hormone levels can be many: stress, poor diet. But mainly influence chronic urogenital diseases, some medications (birth control pills).


Raise progesterone



To naturally boost levels of this important hormone, need to take vitamins b, E and C. No less important is the zinc, which in large quantities contained in nuts, rabbit meat, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, wheat bran, beef liver and beans. Watch out for their own diet, it needs to be saturated in protein. To include in the menu fish and meat products, soya and cereal, because the lack of progesterone can cause malnutrition.

Some herbs have good progestogen action. To improve the content of this hormone in the blood, use psyllium husk and grass cuff. Purchase the right components at the pharmacy. Mix a tablespoon of lady's mantle with a teaspoon of psyllium, pour a glass of boiling water. Close the bowl with a lid, wrap a towel, leave for half an hour. Strain, take 1 tablespoon three times a day.

Mix equal proportions of dry raspberry leaves and wild Yam, put it into a glass dish. 1 tablespoon cooked collection pour a glass of boiling water, insist in a thermos for several hours. Strained infusion take three times a day for 1 tablespoon before meals. After a few months of such treatment increases level of progesterone.

Will help to raise the level of the hormone the fruits of prutnyaka. They need to wash, chop. Steep a couple of tablespoons of prutnyaka Cup of boiling water, let steep for 40 minutes, strain. Drink throughout the day in small SIPS.