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Progesterone

Test Code: MTC00816

Body Analysis

Progesterone is a natural hormone produced by the body that plays an essential role in regulating the menstrual cycle, supporting pregnancy, and maintaining reproductive tissue health.

Sample Type: Blood,

Preparation: Without Fasting

TAT: Results Within 4 Hours

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Test Details

Progesterone is a steroid hormone mainly produced by the ovaries after ovulation, the placenta during pregnancy, and the adrenal glands in smaller amounts. It works together with estrogen to regulate the menstrual cycle by preparing the uterine lining for potential implantation and preventing a second ovulation within the same cycle. During pregnancy, progesterone stabilizes the uterine lining, prevents early contractions, and helps prepare the breasts for milk production. It also plays important roles in the brain, mood regulation, sleep, and bone health. In men, progesterone is produced in small amounts by the adrenal glands and testes. It contributes to testosterone synthesis, helps maintain hormonal balance, and counteracts excessive estrogen activity.

Low progesterone prevents proper preparation of the uterine lining, reducing the chance of implantation and pregnancy.

Abnormally high progesterone may lead to mood swings, fatigue, fluid retention, and menstrual irregularities.

Progesterone has a calming effect, so deficiency may cause poor sleep, anxiety, and reduced cognitive function.

Progesterone stabilizes the uterine lining and prevents early contractions, reducing the risk of recurrent miscarriage.

Balanced progesterone in men supports testosterone production and prevents estrogen dominance.

Low progesterone in men can reduce testosterone levels, leading to fatigue, low libido, and hormonal imbalance.

Progesterone contributes to bone formation and helps reduce bone loss in both men and women, especially post-menopause.

Certain environmental chemicals can disrupt endocrine function and negatively affect natural progesterone production.

Natural progesterone matches the human hormone, while synthetic progestins may have different side effects such as mood changes or increased clotting risk.

Progesterone helps regulate the uterine lining, reduce inflammation, and balance estrogen levels, which can lessen PMS symptoms.

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