The second female hormone is progesterone.
In those women who have revealed an excess of estrogen, progesterone, on the contrary, is in short supply, writes the British edition. However, the second female hormone in importance is not inferior to the aforementioned estrogen. Progesterone is a natural steroid hormone synthesized in the ovaries, testicles, adrenal cortex, and during pregnancy in the placenta.
So, progesterone is responsible for the reproductive system, the health of the mammary glands, the regulation of blood sugar, the normalization of blood pressure, and the production of sebum. It also affects the brain structures (hypothalamus, pituitary gland) and affects the cognitive process, memory, emotions, sexual behavior, body temperature. Progesterone protects against bone loss.
If a woman has a progesterone deficiency, then it is difficult for her to get pregnant, her general well-being worsens.
About the deficit
Symptoms of low progesterone:
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irregular menstruation, in some women they disappear altogether;
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sudden mood swings;
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depression;
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night sweats;
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dryness and discomfort in the genital area;
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headaches, migraines.
If you notice the above symptoms in yourself, then make an appointment with a gynecologist or endocrinologist. The specialist will prescribe the necessary studies to find out the cause of the ailments.