Stress Can Cause Progesterone Deficiency In Women
Progesterone deficiency is incredibly common among menstruating women. Estrogen dominance with progesterone deficiency can lead to pre-menstrual mood problems, excessively heavy or painful menstruation and sore breasts leading up to menstruation.
Progesterone deficiency is also a feature of polycystic ovarian syndrome, which can cause irregular menstruation or a loss of the menstrual cycle altogether. Progesterone deficiency is a common cause of infertility.
You may not realize that your body produces progesterone from cholesterol. This is just one of the important benefits of cholesterol in your body.
You may also not realize that you can convert progesterone into the hormone cortisol. Cortisol is known as a stress hormone – particularly a chronic stress hormone. Your adrenal glands increase their production of cortisol when you have been feeling stressed or anxious for a prolonged period of time. It is not surprising then that chronic stress can disrupt the menstrual cycle and worsen already problematic menstruation.
You can start feeling the beneficial health effects of progesterone quite quickly by using a bio-identical progesterone cream. Ideally you would also try to manage stress and anxiety in a healthy way. Magnesium is a wonderfully calming mineral for the nervous system. It reduces stress and tension and improves sleep quality.
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The article you were reading involved premenopausal women, who are still producing a considerable amount of estrogen and a diminishing amount of estrogen.
As the article says, stress can convert progesterone to cortisol, whether it is produced by the body or sourced via an external bioidentical source like Fem Pro.
Reducing stress can have a two way benefit.
It allows the steroid hormones you are producing to be used appropriately.
After menopause, the adrenals are capable of producing some estradiol, and the lower the stress the higher this may be.
Underactive thyroids are often seen in tandem with raised lipids, and stress can affect the function of the thyroid.
We have not had anyone reporting their heartburn being made worse by Magnesium Ultrapotent, but be aware that Dr Cabot also produces a well-tolerated, superior quality tablet that contains no flavouring or sweeteners that may upset your digestive system.
Magnesium Complete – 2 tablets twice daily.https://www.liverdoctor.com/magnesium-complete-100-tablets.html.
To further assist stress reduction, Dr Cabot prescribes
Everyday Stress Lozenges – 1 – 2 lozenges during the day to dissolve your stress away. To be taken during periods of elevated stress.https://www.liverdoctor.com/everyday-stress-lozenges-60-lozenges.html.
If your stress has been long standing, your adrenals may require function enhancement, and Dr Cabot prescribes
Adrenal Plus Support Tablets – 1 to 2 tablets daily for a therapeutic dose of the adaptogenic herbs that are necessary for boosting adrenal production of necessary steroid hormones.https://www.liverdoctor.com/adrenal-plus-support-120-tablets.html.
In these uncertain times, we are taking the opportunity to make all our customers aware of Dr Cabot’s COVID 19 plan to protect from the virus and reduce potential symptoms if any succumb to this or any other upper respiratory tract infection.
Dr Cabot prescribes
Selenomune Designer Energy - 1 capsule daily to increase your selenium levels to reduce the chances of a URTI infection and to reduce viral replication if one occurs.
https://www.liverdoctor.com/selenomune-designer-energy-100-capsules.html
A strong immune system is necessary and vitamin C is strongly indicated.
MSM + Vitamin C – ½ to 1 teaspoon twice daily in vegetable juice or water to reduce oxidation, inflammation and boost liver health.https://www.liverdoctor.com/msm-plus-vitamin-c-powder-100-grams.html
or
Vitamin C with Rose Hips – 1 tablet 2 to 3 times daily.https://www.liverdoctor.com/vitamin-c-with-rose-hips-100-tablets.html
Vitamin D is also necessary for a robust immune response,
Vitamin D 5,000iu – 1 capsule daily. Please have a Vitamin D blood test to ensure this dose is sufficient.https://www.liverdoctor.com/vitamin-d3-super-strength-5000-iu-120-capsules.html
To protect the lungs from infection, and to breakup mucus if a URTI occurs, Dr Cabot prescribes
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC 600mg) – 1 to 2 capsules twice daily well away from food, if any upset occurs take at the beginning of your meals. This supplement is the precursor nutrient of glutathione; the body’s strongest anti-oxidant and potent detoxifier.https://www.liverdoctor.com/nac-n-acetyl-l-cysteine-600mg-90-capsules.html
Kind regards
Victoria Taylor
Naturopath
Thank you for your enquiry.
After menopause, progesterone is no longer made in the body.
Progesterone is able to be converted to other hormones in the body and in this way the progesterone you were taking may have been contributing to your hormonal balance.
Your weight gain may be due to loss of muscle mass, and to regain as much as possible, Dr Cabot recommends you begin applying Progesterone again and increase your daily exercise regimen.
As we age, nutrient requirements change and far fewer carbohydrates are needed as part of our daily intake, and they may also lead to weight gain.
Vegetables are always to be the mainstay of your diet, accompanied by moderate amounts of first class protein and some good fats, like avocado and extra virgin olive oil.
To boost and balance your hormonal profile, Dr Cabot prescribes
Fem Pro – Massage a rounded 1/8 tsp (a full pump equals 1/4 tsp) of cream into hands and body twice daily. Individual needs may vary. Transdermal delivery system with 7% MSM.
DHEA – 1 capsule each morning.
Magnesium Ultrapotent – ½ teaspoon twice daily in a little water.
or
Magnesium Complete – 2 tablets twice daily.
Kind Regards,
Victoria Taylor
Naturopath for Liverdoctor.com