Progesterone and You
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Progesterone and You

Progesterone, one of the big 3 hormones in a woman’s body, is an important factor in the overall health and well being for every woman. A deficiency in progesterone may be a cause for many serious symptoms as women age.

What does it mean for the female body to have a deficiency in progesterone? How does it affect the mental, physical, and emotional aspects of a woman’s life and what can be done to regain optimal health? Here, we look at the symptoms of progesterone deficiency.

Most will associate the hormone, progesterone, with the female reproductive system. Progesterone is responsible for many aspects of pregnancy, but what most women do not know is that a deficiency in progesterone in later years can be responsible for many harsh symptoms that the aging process can bring. Symptoms such as headaches, mood changes, decreased sex drive, hot flashes, facial hair growth, problems urinating and loss of sleep are some of the more commonly reported symptoms. For many, anxiety is an issue that many women will face. Lack of progesterone is one of the leading causes of anxiety and depression disorders. Progesterone is considered a natural anti-depressant.

Also, without the proper amount of progesterone in your body, you can become estrogen dominant which can be a cause for weight gain that may become difficult to correct, breast sensitivity, fibroids on the ovaries, hair loss and in some cases, thyroid dysfunction. Many believe that estrogen is the only concern during menopause; however, estrogen and progesterone work together to balance out the hormone levels. Recent studies have shown that estrogen levels normally decrease by 40-60% during menopause, but progesterone levels often fall to almost zero.

Treating Progesterone Deficiency

At LongevityMed, we provide consultation and treatment for progesterone and other vital hormone deficiencies in women. We offer treatment options that meet the specific needs of women for convenience and comfort. At LongevityMed we use only Bio Natural Hormones in our practice, not synthetics. Fortunately, at LongevityMed we can provide the needed increased levels of progesterone that your body needs to five your back the quality of life that your desire, while supporting overall good health and well being. The aging process is normal, but living with the symptoms related to aging and hormone deficiency doesn’t have to be.