Six sex hormones, progesterone is high

The six sex hormones are also called progesterone. When people are preparing for pregnancy, they usually check their six sex hormones to find out if they have any abnormalities. If they do, they need to adjust their bodies in time to ensure that they can conceive successfully. Progesterone is one of the six sex hormones. So, what should I do if my progesterone level is high? This will be introduced below!

1. What is progesterone

Progesterone, also known as progestin, is the main biologically active hormone secreted by the ovaries. It plays a very important role, especially during pregnancy. It can be said that if there is a problem with progesterone, pregnancy will be difficult. Even if pregnancy occurs, miscarriage or premature birth may occur, causing women to lose their fertility.

Under normal circumstances, before ovulation, the human body produces about 2-3 mg of progesterone per day, mainly from the adrenal glands. After ovulation, the amount of progesterone produced increases to 20-30 mg per day, most of which is secreted by the corpus luteum in the ovary.

2. What are the six items of progesterone test?

1. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH): It is a glycoprotein hormone secreted by the alkaliphilic cells of the anterior pituitary gland. Its main function is the development and maturation of ovarian follicles. The concentration of blood FSH is 1.5-10U/L in the preovulatory period, 8-20U/L in the ovulatory period, and 2-10U/L in the postovulatory period. Low FSH values ​​are seen during estrogen and progesterone treatment, Sheehan syndrome, etc.

2. Luteinizing hormone (LH): It is also a glycogen protein hormone secreted by the alkaliphilic cells of the anterior pituitary. The main function is to promote ovulation and form corpus luteum to secrete hormone. The blood LH concentration is 2-15U/L in the preovulation period, 20-100U/L in the ovulation period, and 4-10U/L in the postovulation period. A level below 5 U/L is a more reliable indicator of hypogonadotropinemia, which is seen in Sheehan syndrome. If high FSH is accompanied by high LH, ovarian failure is certain. LH/FSH>=3 is one of the bases for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome

3. Prolactin (PR1): It is secreted by the lactating trophoblast, one of the eosinophilic cells in the anterior pituitary gland. It is a simple protein hormone whose main function is to promote mammary gland proliferation, milk production and milk discharge. During the non-lactation period, the normal value of blood PR1 is

4. Estradiol (E2): secreted by ovarian follicles. The main function is to make the endometrial glands grow into the proliferative stage and promote the development of female secondary sexual characteristics. The concentration of blood E2 is 48-52lpmol/L during ovulation, 370-1835pmol/L during ovulation, and 20-300pmol/L during postovulation.

5. Progesterone (P): secreted by the corpus luteum of the ovary. The main function is to promote the transition of the endometrium from the proliferative phase to the secretory phase. The blood P concentration is 0-4.8mnol/L in the preovulatory period and 7.6-97.6nmol/L in the postovulatory period. Low blood P value in the late ovulation period is seen in luteal insufficiency and ovulatory uterine dysfunction bleeding

6. Testosterone (T): 50% of testosterone in women is converted from peripheral androstenedione, 25% is secreted by the adrenal cortex, and only 25% comes from the ovaries. Its main function is to promote the development of the labia and mons pubis, have an antagonistic effect on androgens, and have a certain impact on systemic metabolism. When a woman's plasma testosterone level is between 0.7-2.1 nmol/L and her T value is high, it is called hypertestosteronemia, which can cause female infertility.

3. What should I do if the progesterone level in the six sex hormones is high?

The phenomenon of high progesterone needs to be taken seriously, and necessary examinations must be received in time. There are many reasons for high progesterone, the most common ones are hydatidiform mole, corpus luteum cyst, etc., which have a great impact on the fetus and must be treated in time. Never delay treatment, but make sure to keep your emotions stable, as bad emotions will affect your condition. When the progesterone level is too high, you must use the medication reasonably and scientifically under the guidance of a professional doctor. Do not use the medication indiscriminately!