Luteal phase - a day of the cycle, progesterone norm is increased. What is it and how to define, for all women who are preparing to become mothers.
So called third phase of the menstrual cycle. It lasts a little more than 2 weeks. Begins at ovulation, in other words, the formation of the corpus luteum, and ends with a new phase of the menstrual cycle or pregnancy. Otherwise, it is called progesterone phase.
Progesterone is produced by the corpus luteum. This hormone affects the preparation of the body for pregnancy and fetal development.
How to determine the level of
To determine if the luteal phase came in looking for increased rates of progesterone. To do this, measure the levels of the hormone. The most accurate way is considered a laboratory analysis.
Until such time as the egg matures, hormone indicators kept at around 0,9-4 nmol / L, ovulation when this value is raised to 9 nmol / L. The highest concentration of progesterone is observed one week after ovulation and can reach 16-85 nmol / l. If pregnancy occurred, hormone level gradually rises to 100 times magnification. And his number is reduced prior to delivery.
In most cases, assays for the determination of the hormone level is assigned:
- infertility;
- at the risk of termination of pregnancy;
- to find out the reason perenashivanie pregnancy;
- the absence of ovulation;
- with a short luteal phase;
- a suspected tumor of the ovary;
- premenstrual and menopausal syndromes;
- with pronounced side effects of drugs progesteronsoderzhaschih (edema, increased blood pressure).
The people have their own methods of how to determine the luteal phase. On its occurrence can indicate the following indicators of women's nature:
- gradual increase subfebrile temperature;
- the discharge becomes thicker and sticky or disappear altogether;
- dry mucous membranes, no sexual desire.
Norm
In the mid-luteal phase progesterone levels is usually measured to determine if there is a pregnancy or ovulation and how well they occur.
Norma progesterone in the luteal phase of a healthy woman should be 5,1-27 ng / mL.
The content of the hormone in the blood is highly dependent on what point in the menstrual cycle research. If at the beginning, the numbers will be low - 1-3 ng / mL. Before ovulation bit value jump and will be 3-10 ng / mL. At the time of ovulation and in the mid luteal phase of progesterone may be up to 20 ng / ml or more.
When a woman's body is changing and it is being prepared for motherhood, is born in the womb of a new life, hormone rates can be 10 times more than the average.
It is important to take into account the individuality of each, and to understand that all these "normal" figures actually only a formality. Advance the count value of healthy progesterone levels after ovulation no.
highest rate
Fundamental reasons for the high index hormone 2 - ovulation and childbearing. But there are situations where there is a false increase in the hormone. These include:
- menopause;
- luteal ovarian cysts;
- a weak immune system, and poor physical health;
- congenital adrenal hyperplasia;
- some forms of cancer of the ovaries or adrenal glands;
False information may be obtained from laboratory errors due to cross-reactivity with other hormones progesterone.
Larger value may also be caused by a lack fizaktivnosti, shortage or excess of nutrients in the menu, the reception of drugs containing progesterone.
To reduce the numbers to acceptable, doctors may appoint a woman:
- Contraceptive preparations that suppress the activity of progesterone (Janine, Yasmin, Epostan).
- Treatment of diseases causing excess hormone.
- Hormones, corticosteroids, which can be taken only under the supervision of the attending doctor.
- Diet that excludes from the diet of fatty food, sugar, nuts, legumes and poultry. You can use low-fat dairy products, vegetable oil, and lean meat.
They can also help decoctions of flowers carnation, rowan fruits and stems of upland uterus. But to make a decision about self-appointment of these funds should not be.
low rate
Progesterone levels below 10 ng / ml may indicate that ovulation has occurred or not required special therapy aimed at enhancing hormone.
This can help in receiving progesterone and vitamin B6 in the increased dose. This should be done until the placenta will not be healthy.
Be sure to adjust the diet. Will have to reduce the amount of fatty foods, eat more meat, dairy products, fruits and vegetables.
Also useful supplementation comprising calcium, vitamins A, D, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Regular exercise helps to align the hormonal balance in the body, we recommend performing physical exercise for half an hour daily.
Low progesterone levels can be caused by:
- Heredity.
- The dysfunction of the thyroid gland.
- Diets, depleting the organism.
- Premenstrual syndrome.
- Stress and excessive exercise.
- Disorders of ovarian function, including due to chronic infectious diseases.
If the long-awaited pregnancy does not occur, we must first find out the reason why there is an imbalance of hormones indicators. To progesterone was always in the right value, you must adhere to the rules of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Do not allow the stress, strain, and chronic fatigue.
