What are the effects of low progesterone on the fetus?

Normal progesterone is a prerequisite for a successful pregnancy. Low progesterone is one of the factors that make it difficult for some women of childbearing age to become pregnant. If the progesterone level remains low, it is not good for the health of the mother and the fetus. In particular, the primary impact of low progesterone on the fetus is to hinder the development of the fetus, causing intrauterine growth retardation of the fetus, and easily causing premature birth.

Effects of low progesterone on the fetus

The progesterone value changes every day. It does not necessarily increase, it may also decrease. Too low progesterone levels may cause miscarriage or fetal arrest. If you are already pregnant, it is recommended to check your hormone status and conduct fetal preservation treatment in a timely manner. If you are preparing to become pregnant, you can take appropriate Chinese medicine treatment to increase the progesterone level and prepare for pregnancy.

1. Cause fetal growth retardation

Progesterone can promote the normal development of the fetus. If there is insufficient progesterone, the development of the fetus will become slow, which will affect the normal growth and development of the fetus in the uterus.

2. Low progesterone can lead to fetal arrest

Low progesterone may lead to fetal growth retardation. Because progesterone helps stimulate changes in the uterus during the reproductive process and promotes embryo development by increasing blood flow to the blood vessels and tissues of the reproductive system. If progesterone is low, fetal development will become slow and fetal growth retardation may occur. If you find that your progesterone level is low, you must go to the hospital and let the doctor help you protect the fetus.

3. It may cause premature birth

Progesterone can change the permeability of the uterine muscle cell membrane to ions, thereby reducing the excitability of the uterine muscle and, at the same time, reducing the sensitivity of the uterine muscle to various stimuli. Therefore, the pregnant uterus does not undergo vigorous and progressive contractions. If a pregnant woman's progesterone level is low, it will not be able to effectively suppress uterine excitation, which can easily lead to premature birth.

4. Low progesterone can lead to miscarriage

If a pregnant woman has low progesterone, it is very easy to cause miscarriage. Because during a normal pregnancy, the level of progesterone increases, which can prevent the embryo from being rejected by the mother and maintain the pregnancy. Consequences of low progesterone: If there is insufficient progesterone, the embryo will be rejected by the mother as a foreign body, leading to miscarriage.