Advice on Getting Pregnant with Low Progesterone

Advice on Getting Pregnant with Low Progesterone

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One reason women may struggle to conceive is because of low progesterone. Progesterone is important because it helps prepare the uterine lining for the embryo and it is responsible to causing the ovary to produce and release a mature egg. Claim Your 20 Free Pregnancy Tests – Click Here

How to Know if You Have Low Progesterone

Having low progesterone could cause several symptoms in women. For example, it could lead to depression and mood swing. It is also responsible for frequent or irregular menstruation, which could cause issues with fertility. It could also be a sign that you have PCOS.

Progesterone Test

To determine if you do have an issue with progesterone, your doctor will need to conduct a simple blood test. This is usually a test that offers results after a couple of days. However, keep in mind that it could take a couple of different blood tests to determine if you do have low progesterone.

Causes of Low Progesterone

Sometimes it is difficult to determine exactly what is causing a woman’s low progesterone. However, some of the most common reasons a woman may have low progesterone are because of poor nutrition, high levels of stress or even a lack of exercising. Certain medications have also been shown to cause issues with low progesterone or could cause the body to unable to produce it at all.

Treatment Options

If your doctor does determine you have low progesterone, there are several treatment options. For example, some women are able to receive relief from low progesterone simply by using progesterone cream. However, other women require injections or vaginal suppositories in order to have the right level of progesterone.

The most important thing you can do if you feel you are not producing the right amount of progesterone is to talk to your doctor. You should discuss your habits and lifestyle with your doctor. In addition to this, you will need to talk about any medications or medical conditions you have.

At this point, your doctor will be able to discuss treatment options with you and come up with a plan to correct the issue. While you are going through treatment, you should eat healthy foods and exercise regularly. If you are not a healthy weight for your size, you should also attempt to correct the issue. Living a healthy lifestyle is also a great decision.

In addition to these items, make sure you are tracking your ovulation cycle. You can do this by using an ovulation predictor kit or a basal thermometer. Both of these items will help you determine if you are ovulating and when you should have intercourse.

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Dr. Prabha Sahgal, MD
Dr. Prabha Sahgal, MD | ConceiveEasy
Dr. Prabha Sahgal MD, is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and subspecialty board certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Dr. Sahgal holds a B.S. degree from MIT in molecular biology and currently serves on the ConceiveEasy board of directors.

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