Ways to boost progesterone naturally

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Progesterone's role in the body

Progesterone plays an important role in the female body. Its function is in the name, as "pro" means to promote, and "gesterone" refers to gestation. false

Progesterone's role in the body

Gestation is another word for pregnancy, so in other words it's a reproductive hormone that is needed to maintain a healthy pregnancy. But that's not all. false

Corpus luteum

Progesterone is produced by the corpus luteum. The corpus luteum is the transformed follicle that releases an egg during ovulation. false

Peak progesterone

If you do not become pregnant during your cycle, progesterone still peaks. Towards the end of your cycle, it begins to dip again: signaling that menstruation is approaching. false

Fluid retention

The regulation of fluid levels in the body is affected by progesterone. In rare cases, decreased progesterone levels can lead to weight gain and breast tenderness. false

Medications

During menopause, levels of both estrogen and progesterone drop. Progesterone reduces the symptoms of menopause, including night sweats, hot flashes, anxiety, and insomnia. false

Increase progesterone naturally

Luckily, there are plenty of foods—such as citrus fruits—as well as a number of lifestyle changes that can be made to boost your levels of progesterone naturally.. false

Healthy fats

Healthy fats help the body produce hormones. This is because sex hormones such as progesterone are made from protein, fat, and cholesterol,. false

chicken

Chicken is a complete, lean protein. It contains all nine essential amino acids, which are especially important for the production of progesterone. false

Oats

Oats are a strong, plant-based protein source. They are higher in protein than most grains, containing all nine amino acids. false

Presence of mind

It can be done by focusing on the immediate and present moment physical sensations you’re familiar with like the texture of your clothing or the wind in your hair.