Hormones
Hormones are chemical compounds that perform several functions in the human body, and are produced from several organs in the body, most notably glands. These hormones perform sexual functions, called steroid hormones, and these hormones vary in women and men, including progesterone.
Progesterone
It is responsible for its fertility, because it regulates the menstrual cycle, and is secreted in each cycle to increase the thickness of the lining of the uterus; in preparation for pregnancy, it also stimulates the secretion of mucus in the cervix to facilitate the arrival of animals Sperm, and increases the woman’s sexual desire, all in order to make the pregnancy successful.
It also increases the immunity of the body against it, stimulates the use of fat in the body of the pregnant to obtain the required energy, and controls many hormones necessary to complete the pregnancy , And there is a certain proportion of this hormone, with another female hormone called estrogen, and any imbalance in these ratios cause problems.
Progesterone deficiency
Many women suffer from a lack of progesterone, especially with age, it decreases significantly when reaching the age of safety, because the ovary stops producing eggs that stimulate the secretion of this hormone.
Symptoms of progesterone deficiency in the body
There are several signs that appear on women, indicating a lack of progesterone, including:
- Swollen breasts.
- Dry vagina.
- Blood clotting.
- Abortion.
- Fatigue sexual desire.
- Lack of focus.
- Heartbeat disorder.
- Fluid retention in the body.
- Insomnia.
- incontinence.
- Hot flashes.
Treatment of progesterone deficiency
Progesterone deficiency can be treated in several ways, which must be combined, namely:
- Stay away from smoking, whether the woman is a smoker, or was around her from smokers.
- Stay away from stress, and try to face difficulties without tension and anxiety.
- Take plant sources of progesterone, such as soy milk or one of its products, as well as fenugreek, pumpkin, barley, carrots, nuts, wheat, and oats.
- Eat milk and milk products, eggs, and white meat; such as poultry and fish, in addition to eating honey.
- Reduce the intake of processed foods, especially sweetened, as well as reduce fat, spices.
- Make sure that there is no tobacco in the ovary, and if it is present, you should consult your doctor to find the best way to get rid of it. Vaccination prevents the ovary from producing this hormone.
Medications containing this hormone may also be used, but should be taken under medical supervision.