Lowprogesteronelevels affect fertility and may cause symptoms, including headaches, mood changes, and irregularmenstrual cycles.
No single treatment can increase natural progesterone.
There also are synthetic products available to boost low progesterone levels.
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That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says.
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Weight loss is another lifestyle change to consider.
Low progesterone levels are associated with some health conditions, such asPCOS.
Food and Natural Progesterone
No food contains progesterone.
However, our dietary choices can affect hormone levels.
Some foods may help the body to produce more progesterone or balance estrogen levels.
Good sources of vitamin B6 are:
Zincis an essential mineral for fertility and early pregnancy.
It affects progesterone levels.
It’s also unclear if vitamin D can help to elevate progesterone levels.
A small 2023 study found promising results when these plants were used to treat people with menstrual difficulties.
Progesterone Medications
Progesterone treatment options include creams, gels, suppositories, and oral medications.
Herbal supplements exist that provide hormonal support, but evidence is limited.
However, some people do find symptomatic relief, most commonly for postmenopausal symptoms.
It’s important to talk about possible symptoms of low progesterone with your healthcare provider.
Low progesterone levels may impact your health, fertility, and menstrual cycle.
Possible symptoms of low progesterone include headaches, mood changes, and an irregular menstrual cycle.
Progesterone supplementoptions include herbal supplements, creams, pills, and suppositories.
No foods contain progesterone, but a nutritious diet may improve hormonal balance.
Lifestyle changes that may balance hormones include stress management, sleep improvement, healthy weight, and daily exercise.
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