It has come to my attention that there are websites out there promoting the use by women, and worse yet, men, to use progesterone. Here are a few symptoms of high progesterone levels. I have seen many cases of women getting ovarian cycts from using progesterone in too high of a dose for their body.
Bioidentical still isnt your hormone, and you are still adding hormone to a body that isnt producing for some reason on it’s own.
I do recommend Wild Yam to those who are trying to keep a pregnancy.
I NEVER RECOMMEND IT FOR MEN!!!!!!!! I NEVER RECOMMEND PROGESTERONE THERAPY FOR TEEN AGE GIRLS. High hormone levels are directly linked to many cancers.
Please review the symptom list below, and really think about what you are doing to your body with the added hormone, no matter if it is synthetic or bioidentical, or natural – it is still ADDING hormones to the body.
SYMPTOMS OF HIGH PROGESTERONE LEVELS
Progesterone, like all hormones, needs to be in balance in order to enjoy the benefits that proper health ensures. If a woman has too much progesterone she will suffer from a series of side-effects including fatigue, breast tenderness, bloating, mood swings, sedation, loss of libido, and vaginal dryness. Keep reading to learn more about these various symptoms of high progesterone levels, in order to seek treatment.
Fatigue
Too much progesterone can be sedating and create fatigue. Fatigue is categorized by the physical or mental weariness resulting from exertion.
Breast tenderness
Breast tenderness is the discomfort, sensitivity, and/or pain in one or both of the breasts when touch or pressure is applied.
Bloating
Excess progesterone can lead to menstrual bloating. The swelling can occur around the belly, fingers, feet, ankles etc.
Mood Swings
As progesterone is the mood leveler, a mood swing may incur as progesterone levels get too high. Symptoms of a menopausal mood swing include emotional fluctuations, irritability, sadness, and even sudden bouts of tears.
Sedation
Sedation is extreme tiredness brought about by high levels of progesterone.
Loss of Libido
If progesterone is too high, then libido (desire for sexual activity) is decreased and depression is increased. Progesterone can activate dopamine so if the ratio is right between hormones, there is an increase in the pleasure from sex.
Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal dryness can lead to discomfort during sexual intercourse. Progesterone tends to promote vaginal dryness by counteracting the effect on lubrication of estrogens.
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What do you do if you suspect that your progesterone is too high?