During pregnancy check ups, many pregnant and postpartum women are anxious, fearing that there may be any abnormal values in the test results. Progesterone is the most common value that is prone to problems. Many pregnant and postpartum women are very puzzled. Although their bodies are very healthy, progesterone is low. So, what may be the reason for low progesterone?
Low progesterone may be caused by ovulation dysfunction, as progesterone can only be secreted when the corpus luteum is formed after ovulation. Therefore, when ovulation function is impaired, it naturally leads to a decrease in progesterone levels. Another possibility is that insufficient corpus luteum function leads to low progesterone levels, which is also the most common reason for threatened miscarriage in early pregnancy.
If progesterone is low, it can lead to difficulty conceiving on one hand, and on the other hand, it can easily cause threatened miscarriage. If treatment is desired, targeted treatment should be carried out according to the specific cause. If you want to supplement progesterone through dietary supplements, it is recommended to consume foods high in dietary fiber and pectin, such as soybeans, grapefruit, strawberries, hawthorn, kiwifruit, and other foods.
But if progesterone is very low, it is still recommended to go to the hospital for treatment with medication. After all, although dietary therapy can provide some supplementation, the effect is slow and the efficacy is not so significant. Drug treatment will take effect quickly. Medication should be taken according to the doctor's advice in a regular hospital, and there will be no side effects that affect health. Pregnant women or women who are preparing for pregnancy can rest assured.
