“Your Estrogen Balance”

Progesterone

Is primarily a female hormone, but small amounts are also found in males.

Progesterone:

The ovaries and adrenal glands secrete progesterone. However, during pregnancy, the placenta produces it to support reproduction.

Progesterone:

AgingStress and increased cortisolAntidepressantsSugarsSaturated fatsVitamin deficiencies (A, C, B6, Zinc)Decrease in thyroid hormones

What Causes Low Progesterone:

AcneIrregular periodsAnxietyArthritisWeight gainFrequent bloatingTenderness in breasts

Loss of sex driveMood swingsUnusual food

cravingsHeadachesProblems SleepingDepressionHot Flashes

Symptoms of Low Progesterone:

Protects against breast cancerSlows down gene systems (BCL2) that

promote cancerProduces brain-protecting agents Increases libidoElevates states of well-being Increases metabolism Improves sleep quality

Benefits of Pr0gesterone:

Increases estriol, an anti-cancer estrogen Is a natural diureticBalances out blood clottingLevels out blood sugarLowers LDL cholesterolHas a sedative effect on the nervous system

Benefits of Pr0gesterone (con’t):

#1 – Progesterone is a steroid hormone that supports pregnancy and the female menstrual cycle.

5 Progesterone Facts:

#2 – Progesterone is stored in adipose fat.

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#3 – Increased levels of progesterone are produced during pregnancy.

5 Progesterone Facts:

#4 – Drinking milk increases your levels of bioavailable progesterone.

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#5 – Similar to all steroid hormones, progesterone is synthesized from pregnenolone, which is derived from cholesterol.

5 Progesterone Facts:

The effectiveness of progesterone therapy greatly depends on its balance with estrogen.

The ratio of estrogen to progesterone is more important than the actual levels of the individual hormones.

Progesterone Therapy:

http://denverhormonehealth.com/hormones/progesterone/