Comments on: The Symptoms of Low Progesterone

By: Michele Coler

Michele Coler — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:01:08 +0000

I had my ovaries removed 10 years ago. I have hot flashes, night sweats, my weight fluctuates, and stays in my stomach, I have headaches, facial hair, my hair is thinning rapidly, I feel like a teen again with acne, and I am always tired, I also have no interest in sex. It seems I never really “feel” good. I have tried dieting, I do get alot of exercise. I also spend a lot of time out doors getting fresh air. Can you help me figure this out? My doctor doesn’t think it is hormones. He feels I should be well over menopause also.

Thanks

By: tammy

tammy — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:05:39 +0000

I had my thyroid removed about 4 years ago. It through me into full menopause.
I have had my harmones checked at my gyno but they say everything in normal
The only other feeling i have is a tingleing, needles polking me all over my body and it come unexpected at no certain time but some times its so strong it just about hurts. I was reading one of the stories of women who have different symthoms and one lady sounded like what i have decribed. but i can’t remember the site.Have you ever heard of someone doing this? My symthoims sound just like low progesterone Hope you can help

By: Dr. Kathryn Retzler

Dr. Kathryn Retzler — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:50:28 +0000

Progesterone is a hormone made by the ovaries in premenopausal women after ovulation, and by the adrenal glands in women and men. Progesterone is the precursor for production of the stress hormone, cortisol. Significant or long-term stress and high cortisol levels increase the demand for progesterone; over time, this can lead to depletion of progesterone and low levels.

In women, progesterone helps prepare for and maintain pregnancy—this is why progesterone deficiency can lead to infertility and miscarriage. Progesterone also promotes differentiation in breast cells—in other words, it makes sure that dividing breast cells become healthy, mature breast cells.

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