What is Progesterone
09 / 11 / 17

What Is Progesterone and Why Is It Important?

Progesterone is one of three major hormones in women and is the steroid hormone that helps women prepare for pregnancy. Progesterone is made in the ovaries and the adrenal glands in women, but a very small amount of progesterone can be found in men as well. Progesterone is important because it plays a vital role in keeping your hormones balanced. As women age, they can start to experience a progesterone deficiency, which in turn can cause a hormonal imbalance, that sometimes can lead to more serious issues if not treated. For women, estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol work together to regulate overall health and well-being, as well as help, keep your hormones balanced and working properly.

Estrogen is known to boost serotonin levels which can help fight off depression and mood swings, as well as promotes a healthy sleep cycle. Estrogen also increases GABA, which raises endorphins. Progesterone is what helps balance estrogen, to the effect of helping promote sleep, having a natural calming effect, and normalizing libido. Low levels of progesterone can cause insomnia and be a key factor of what causes mood swings and depression. Cortisol, also known as the stress hormone, can cause depression, create agitation, increased belly fat, sugar cravings, and insomnia, if out of whack.

A deficiency in progesterone can result in many symptoms, physically, mentally, and emotionally. These symptoms include headaches, mood changes, hot flashes, decreased sex drive, facial hair growth, weight gain, and changes in sleep patterns. Women who are pregnant can also experience issues if they are progesterone deficient.

Treatment for this progesterone deficiency, and hormonal imbalance, is simple, you just have to take action. At LongevityMed, we provide treatment for progesterone deficiencies in women. We offer treatment options that meet the specific needs of women for convenience and comfort, using only Bio Natural Hormones in our practice.

A progesterone deficiency or hormonal imbalance is no joke. If you feel that you are experiencing any of these symptoms and you’re interested in taking control of your health, take our hormone test, or request a consultation today!