Progesterone - Peak Performance Hormone Institute

What is progesterone?

Progesterone is a steroid hormone that plays a vital role in the female menstrual cycle and pregnancy.

Some key facts about progesterone:

• It is produced mainly by the corpus luteum in the ovary after ovulation, and by the placenta during pregnancy.
• Along with estrogen, progesterone helps control the menstrual cycle. It helps prepare the uterine lining for implantation of a fertilized egg and maintains the lining during early pregnancy.
• If pregnancy does not occur, progesterone levels fall, leading to menstruation.
• During pregnancy, high levels of progesterone help maintain the uterine lining, prevent contractions of the uterus, and promote development of breast tissue.

Progesterone performs many important biological functions:

• Prepares the body for conception and pregnancy
• Regulates ovulation and menstruation
• Plays a role in embryogenesis and implantation
• Helps sustain pregnancy in early stages
• Promotes development of mammary glands

Progesterone levels that are too high or low can contribute to infertility issues and problems sustaining pregnancy. That's why monitoring and potentially supplementing progesterone is common during fertility treatments or high-risk pregnancies.

If you suspect you suffer from a progesterone imbalance, consider getting your hormone levels tested. The experts at Peak Performance Hormone Institute provide advanced hormone testing and personalized treatment plans to help restore hormonal balance naturally. Their holistic, integrative approach looks at lifestyle, supplements, nutrition and more - not just prescription hormones. Schedule a consultation today to learn more!

To summarize:

Progesterone is the hormone responsible for regulating the reproductive system in females. Along with estrogen, it controls the menstrual cycle and promotes conception, pregnancy and embryonic development. Imbalances in progesterone can prevent pregnancy or lead to infertility issues. Diagnosing and addressing progesterone deficiencies may require hormone testing, supplementation or lifestyle changes.

Hope this gives you a good overview explaining what exactly progesterone is and its critical roles in female reproduction! Let me know if you have any other questions.