what does progesterone mean?

Becci_Boo86 · Sep 21st, 2009, 08:07 AM

I did a post yesterday and a lady put on there about this but i have no idea what its is or what to do about it etc..?? if any1 could help be brill xx

Sue Dunhym · Sep 21st, 2009, 08:12 AM

It's a hormone that is released after ovulation. It is pro-gestation, which means that it helps ready the lining of the womb for a fertilised egg.

NGRidley · Sep 21st, 2009, 08:13 AM

it's a hormone that is produced when you are pregnant

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progesterone

Sue Dunhym · Sep 21st, 2009, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by NGRidley

it's a hormone that is produced when you are pregnant

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progesterone

That's not structly true. You can produce progesterone and not be pregnant, most women do every month.

Becci_Boo86 · Sep 21st, 2009, 08:31 AM

thank you!! i dont feel to blonde now lol do they do tests to see if u have a high level of it? xx

LunaBean · Sep 21st, 2009, 08:35 AM

yea, it's a blood test, I'm going to ask for one today

sausages · Sep 21st, 2009, 08:37 AM

There are probably tests out there to see if you have enough of it, but a short LP might be an indication of a progesterone deficiency. Do you chart? If you do your LP should be at least 10 days in order to be able to support an implanted egg. If it's consistently less than 10 days you can look to extend it using progesterone supplements.

Becci_Boo86 · Sep 21st, 2009, 08:42 AM

oh thats the test u were saying to me before lizzie! i know now lol oh i defo got a mad brain 2day! i do chart yes but this is my first month. i'm using the Boots own fertility monitor! xx

Sue Dunhym · Sep 21st, 2009, 08:49 AM

Progesterone is what causes the body temperature rise after ovulation. If you get a good temperature rise after you ovulate, that's a good indication that you are producing enough progesterone.

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Sue Dunhym Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 6,030	It's a hormone that is released after ovulation. It is pro-gestation, which means that it helps ready the lining of the womb for a fertilised egg.

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NGRidley Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,372	it's a hormone that is produced when you are pregnant http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progesterone

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Becci_Boo86 Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 1,729	thank you!! i dont feel to blonde now lol do they do tests to see if u have a high level of it? xx

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sausages Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 2,290	There are probably tests out there to see if you have enough of it, but a short LP might be an indication of a progesterone deficiency. Do you chart? If you do your LP should be at least 10 days in order to be able to support an implanted egg. If it's consistently less than 10 days you can look to extend it using progesterone supplements.

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Becci_Boo86 Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 1,729	oh thats the test u were saying to me before lizzie! i know now lol oh i defo got a mad brain 2day! i do chart yes but this is my first month. i'm using the Boots own fertility monitor! xx

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Sue Dunhym Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 6,030	Progesterone is what causes the body temperature rise after ovulation. If you get a good temperature rise after you ovulate, that's a good indication that you are producing enough progesterone.

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