Progesterone and estrogen are female sex hormones produced by the ovaries. Their synthesis is directly influenced by the pituitary gland through its own gonadotropic chemicals.
The amount of progesterone and estrogen in the female body directly affects the work of the reproductive system, that is, growth, reproduction, development, appetite, sexual desire and even mood. These are one of the most important biologically active substances that are directly involved in the regulation of these functions.
Estrogen is the sex hormone, due to which the female figure and female character are formed. The highest concentration of this chemical is observed in the pre-ovulatory period of the menstrual cycle. Estrogen has a positive effect on the general condition of the skin, making it more elastic and firm,promotes cell renewal throughout the body, prolongs youth, provides he alth and shine to hair. In addition, it sharpens mental activity, strengthens the immune system, tones up, improves mood, prevents the deposition of cholesterol and helps burn excess fat. The rate of estrogen is calculated based on estradiol, the most active type of this hormone. In different phases of the menstrual cycle, it has its own. On average, the norm for the content of this chemical varies from 55 to 225 pg / ml.
Progesterone is the hormone of the second half of the female cycle or, as it is also called in another way, the hormone of pregnant women. The latter is due to the fact that it is during the period of gestation that the most active production of it occurs. In the event that a woman is not pregnant, then progesterone takes on the function of preparing the body for this event. Its main task is to help the development of the egg and the subsequent development of the embryo. Progesterone also affects the growth of the uterus, mammary and sebaceous glands. In the second phase of the female cycle, the level of this hormone increases markedly, as a result, most girls' mood deteriorates, weight gain occurs, and edema appears.
The main signs of a lack of progesterone are associated with "protracted" periods, brittle nails and increased activity (including sexual activity). A significant decrease in the level can provoke uterine bleeding and cause problems associated with gestationfetus. The rate of progesterone in women also depends on a particular period of the menstrual cycle. In the luteal phase, it ranges from 7 to 57 nmol / l, in the follicular phase - from 0.3 to 2 nmol / l.
Both progesterone and estrogen are essential components of the female body. They are both equally necessary for the proper functioning of the reproductive system. Therefore, in case of any unusual symptoms, you should not resort to self-medication or try not to pay attention to them, it would be best to contact a gynecologist as soon as possible in order to check how much progesterone and estrogen are contained.
