Progesterone Replacement Doctor Humble TX

What is Progesterone?

Progesterone is the hormone secreted by the ovaries after a woman produces an egg during the middle of her menstrual cycle. Progesterone is the dominant female hormone for the last half of the menstrual cycle.

Female Hormonal Balance

The female hormonal balance between the estrogen hormones and progesterone is essential in order for women to obtain and maintain health and wellness. The three human estrogen hormones (estrone, estradiol, and estriol) have numerous effects on the body which require the balance of progesterone to prevent the hyper effects of estrogen dominance which can lead to a host of health problems.

Good health occurs when the hormones in the body are produced in adequate amounts and are in balance. Think of this as hormonal harmony, as if the hormones are a symphony orchestra. If one section of the orchestra is too loud, say the brass section, then this will drown out the other sections of the orchestra and ruin the symphony.

What Effects do the Three Human Estrogen Hormones (Estrone, Estradiol and Estriol) have in the Body?

• Stimulate the growth of the lining of the womb or uterus
• Cause breast tissue to develop and grow
• Promote fat storage and weight gain
• Promote fluid retention
• Cause thickening of the blood
• Decrease bone loss
• Increase emotional sensitivity
• Activate progesterone receptors
• Inhibits sex drive
• Stimulate the production of thyroid-binding globulin by the liver (inhibiting the action of the thyroid hormones)
• Causes feminization

What are the benefits of Progesterone?

Progesterone has the following effects which counterbalance the estrogen hormones:

• Matures the uterine lining preventing the excess buildup of tissue
• Inhibits breast tissue overgrowth (preventing fibrocystic breast disease)
• Has a diuretic effect which mobilizes fluid (decreasing swelling)
• Enhances the action of thyroid hormones (increasing metabolism)
• Stimulates the production of new bone (protecting against osteoporosis)
• Increases sex drive
• Protects against breast cancer and uterine cancer
• Thins the blood (preventing blood clots)
• Supports the function of the adrenal glands
• Elevates mood
• Promotes pregnancy

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