How to increase progesterone in women using folk remedies

Reasons for decreased concentration of progesterone in the body

A decrease in progesterone levels can occur under the influence of the following factors:

Long-term use of antibiotics;
Prolonged stress;
Emotional experiences;
Alcohol abuse;
Sharp weight loss;
Adherence to low-calorie diets.

Folk remedies to increase progesterone

Medicinal herbs and folk recipes that have been known for hundreds of years can be indispensable helpers. Changing your diet does not always correct the hormone. In this case, the doctor may prescribe herbal medicine.

Herbal decoctions and tinctures are not recommended for women with various cancers, thrombosis and uterine bleeding. Pregnant women should also not resort to herbal treatment. Improper use can cause miscarriage and worsen the general condition.

Traditional medicine cannot cure the disease quickly. In order for testerone to return to normal, you need to drink infusions and decoctions for several months. It is important to take and prepare the medicine correctly. Traditional recipes are really useful, but if you prepare them incorrectly, you can harm yourself.

Herbal infusions should be drunk from 14 to 21 days. On the remaining days of the cycle they are useless. The attending physician must monitor the weight of the treatment process. Self-medication in this case is not appropriate.

Herbs that increase steroid hormone: angelica, marin root, raspberry leaves, boron uterus and many others.

As soon as fertilization occurs, it is necessary to abandon the prescribed herbal treatment.

The content of progesterone in the blood can only be tested in laboratory conditions.

It is not difficult to prepare a herbal decoction. You should put 1-1.5 tablespoons of the desired herb in a thermos or small kettle. You should not pour boiling water over dry grass. It needs to be boiled and cooled a little. Leave in a warm place for half an hour. You should not overuse the decoction. You can drink it no more than 3-4 times. And, of course, before eating.

What signs may indicate a lack of progesterone?

Progesterone is a female hormone, insufficient levels of which can cause diseases such as uterine fibroids, mastopathy, and endometriosis. The following symptoms may indicate a deficiency of progesterone in the body:

The occurrence of pain in the lower abdomen during menstruation;
Increase in body weight;
Scanty discharge during regular menstruation;
Irritability;
Hair loss;
Fatigue;
Sudden change in mood;
The occurrence of pain in the head area;
Increased body hair growth.

Symptoms of low progesterone levels in women

Often, women who are faced with this problem cannot bear a child and suffer from infertility.

Before pregnancy, you should consult a specialist and increase progesterone. Deviation from the established norm is considered pathological and entails serious consequences.

For what reasons does progesterone decrease?

Low progesterone is the influence of negative factors on a woman’s body:

Effects of stress and lifestyle;
Constant overwork;
Past illnesses associated with the genitourinary system;
Neoplasms in the genitals and mammary glands;
Poor environmental situation;
Smoking and alcoholism;
Long-term use of oral contraceptives;
Diet low in zinc and calcium;
Lack of essential vitamins and minerals in the diet;
Cystic formations of the uterus;
Regular lack of sleep;
Endometriosis;
Myoma.

A woman’s body sends her alarm bells when there is insufficient progesterone in the blood. It is important to understand your body and listen to it.

Frequent and causeless disorders;
Sudden weight gain;
Irregular cycle or absence of menstrual periods;
Oily or excessively dry skin;
Hair loss;
Severe fatigue;
The breasts swell and the skin becomes rough.

In the first trimester of pregnancy, spotting is possible.
They are painted brown. They cannot be ignored. This suggests that the uterus was not sufficiently prepared for the attachment of the embryo or it was unable to attach. For this reason, a miscarriage is possible. To prevent this from happening, it is worth establishing the cause of the deviation from the norm and starting treatment in a timely manner. If the content of progesterone in the blood is not adjusted, women begin to suffer from heavy periods, pain during them, and menstruation is not constant. Insufficient production of sex hormones leads to infertility.

Restrictions on the use of medicinal herbs

Herbs that are intended to increase progesterone levels are not recommended for abortion use. Products made from medicinal plants are contraindicated in cases of severe uterine bleeding of unknown etiology. Medicinal herbs should not be used if there are low-quality tumors in the body or a pronounced tendency to form blood clots.

Pregnancy with low progesterone and how to increase it?

During the gestation period, there is a natural increase in progesterone levels. If in the first trimester its indicators are 90.0 ng/ml, then in the prenatal period they increase to 422.5 ng/ml. Lack of the hormone negatively affects not only the woman’s well-being, but also the development of the unborn child.

Deficiency leads to the fact that the woman’s body begins to perceive the fetus as a foreign body that needs to be disposed of. In addition to spontaneous abortions, hormonal imbalance causes fetal postmaturity and a lack of milk production after birth.

For more information about how progesterone behaves during pregnancy and what its increase or decrease indicates, read our article at the link.

Signs of hormonal deficiency:

painful sensations of a pulling nature;
hypertonicity of the uterus;
bleeding from the vagina of varying intensity;
fetal hypoxia;
severe nausea, vomiting, dizziness.

Not all traditional medicine recipes are applicable for expectant mothers, so they can only be prescribed by the attending physician!

Is it possible to naturally increase progesterone during pregnancy?

You can regulate the concentration of progesterone by adjusting your diet. The menu should always include dairy and fermented milk products, meat and fish, vegetables, and nuts.

Medicines designed to increase progesterone levels

Medicines that contain a steroid hormone are available in various forms:

Medicinal candles;
Ampoules;
Pills;
Gels.

The prescription of appropriate medications should be carried out by a specialist: a reproductive specialist or a gynecologist.

Popular drugs for increasing progesterone levels in the body include:

The drug “Utrozhestan” in tablet form;
Ingesta ampoules intended for intramuscular administration;
The medicine “Endometrin”, made in the form of suppositories;
Gel “Progestogel” for insertion into the vagina.

The dosage of appropriate medications is determined on an individual basis. The duration of treatment depends on the following data:

General condition of the body;
Laboratory test indicators.

When using medications that contain progesterone, side effects may occur. If adverse complications occur, additional consultation with a specialist is necessary.

Ways to increase progesterone in women: medications and folk remedies

A woman can normalize low progesterone levels naturally. To do this, she will have to, with the help of an endocrinologist, find the causes of the imbalance and undergo a course of restoration with medications or folk remedies. Effective and proven methods will return hormone deficiency to normal. Normalizing progesterone will eliminate the possibility of miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy, normalize the menstrual cycle and relieve a number of other painful symptoms.

Monitoring progesterone (pregnancy hormone) levels requires knowledge of the typical symptoms. The exact content of the substance in the body cannot be determined without clinical tests. General progesterone deficiency is determined based on your own health assessment. A low concentration of the hormone in a woman’s body is usually accompanied by the following symptoms:

frequent headache;
swelling of the limbs;
nervous state;
painful and irregular menstruation;
dry skin;
change in the shape of the mammary glands (swelling);
indigestion (nausea, constipation, bloating);
fluctuations in body temperature;
low blood pressure.

An accurate diagnosis is made based on medical tests (blood tests). The rate of progesterone in women during the menstrual cycle varies depending on the phases: follicular - 0.2-1.5 ng/ml, ovulatory - 0.8-3.0 ng/ml and luteal - 1.7-27.0 ng /ml.

During early pregnancy, the hormone content changes, so different values become the norm. The level of progesterone depends on the trimester (cycle): the first - 11.2-90.0 ng/ml, the second - 25.6-89.4 ng/ml, the third - 48.4-422.5 ng/ml. A slight deviation from these values is a reason to consult a doctor.

Lack of pregnancy hormone can be a consequence of congenital and acquired causes. The first include genetic disorders in the ovaries, hereditary hypoplasia (underdevelopment of individual organs), aplasia (defects, absence of organs), as well as low production of progesterone, which is genetically determined.

Acquired causes of hormone deficiency are more common. Their list includes inflammatory diseases of the ovaries, postoperative disorders in the genital organs, and pathologies of the genitourinary system.

Secondary causes of progesterone deficiency include:

bad habits (alcohol, smoking);
unbalanced diet;
taking hormonal medications (Jess, Yarina, Janine and others);
nervous shock (depression);
early pregnancy;
disturbances in the cyclicity of menstruation.

If progesterone deficiency is identified, measures must be taken to restore it. For this, appropriate treatment is prescribed.

There are several ways to raise progesterone levels. The first method is to start taking medications. The second is to try to increase the concentration of hormones using folk remedies. The third is to use natural methods.

Any of these methods must be preceded by testing. Only on their basis the diagnosis is confirmed and appropriate treatment is prescribed, normalizing the woman’s hormonal levels, which contributes to successful conception.

The purpose of drug treatment is:

raising and replacing hormones with medications;
elimination of the causes leading to failure in the hormonal system.

Positive dynamics in the treatment of hormonal imbalance is observed with the use of drugs such as natural Progesterone, Endometrin, Duphaston, Crinone.

Natural progesterone is an oily solution produced in ampoules. 1 ml of suspension contains 10 or 25 mg. The medicine is administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly. The duration of treatment and dosage are selected individually.

For example, the amount for pregnant women is from 10 to 25 mg of the drug per day. The preventive course is 4 months. For periods over 36 weeks, there are contraindications to taking natural Progesterone.

Endometrin - vaginal tablets. The hormone content in one piece is about 100 mg. The drug is inserted into the vagina using an applicator. The use of Endometrin is limited to the first 3 months of pregnancy . The daily norm is 2-3 tablets.

Duphaston is a synthetic progesterone substitute. The release form of the drug is tablets (1 piece contains 10 mg of dydrogesterone). To sharply increase progesterone levels when there is a risk of spontaneous abortion, take 4 tablets at a time. Subsequent administration - 1 tablet at intervals of 8 hours until the alarming symptoms of miscarriage disappear (abdominal pain, bleeding). During pregnancy, Duphaston can be used until the 12th week.

Drugs that increase hormone levels are available without a prescription, but their use must be agreed with a doctor (endocrinologist), since drug intervention is not always acceptable. Doctor's advice is especially necessary if you are unable to get pregnant, since uncontrolled use of medications will only worsen the situation.

You can increase progesterone in women with herbal infusions:

Ingredients, quantity	Preparation	Duration of use, dosage
raspberry leaves - 2 tbsp. l.; water - 500 ml	1. Pour boiling water over dried leaves. 2. Let it brew for an hour	Drink the resulting volume of infusion per day in 4 approaches. Time of administration: after meals
astragalus root - 50 g; water - 500 ml	1. Dry, grind and brew with boiling water. 2. After some time (2-3 hours), strain	Drink the prepared daily amount in 5 doses. Consume with meals
plantain seeds - 1 tsp; cuff grass - 1 tbsp. l.; water - 200 ml	1. Pour boiling water over the mixture. 2. Wrap and leave for half an hour	Take 1 tbsp before meals. l. 3 times a day
motherwort - 2 tbsp. l.; water - 600 ml	1. Pour dry grass into boiling water. 2. Boil it for 5 minutes and let it sit for about 2 hours	Drink 100 ml before meals. Distribute the prepared volume over 2 days
fruit twig - 2 tbsp. l.; water - 500 ml	1. Chop the fruits and pour boiling water over them. 2. Stand for 20-30 minutes	Drink the decoction three times a day, 50 ml before meals.

Folk remedies should not be taken together with medications, since herbal remedies are not always compatible with them.

There are a number of products that, due to their vitamin and mineral composition, can normalize hormonal levels in a woman’s body:

berries, fruits (raspberries, pears, persimmons, apples);
cereal products (buckwheat, corn, rice, millet);
seafood (squid, fish oil, shrimp, kelp);
dried fruits (figs, raisins, dried apricots, prunes);
nuts (hazelnuts, almonds, cedar);
lettuce leaves (spinach, asparagus);
poultry (chicken fillet, turkey);
dairy products (cheeses with a fat content of 50% or more);
legumes (olives, beans);
chicken and quail eggs.

Useful recipes to increase progesterone

If the level of progesterone in the body is low, you can use one of the following recipes:

You need to take 20 grams of raspberry leaves. Plant raw materials are poured with 0.2 liters of hot water. The resulting mixture is infused for 50 minutes. After the specified time, the drink is filtered. The infusion is consumed 50 ml three times a day. The duration of the course is set individually.
To increase the level of progesterone in the body, a decoction is made based on wild yam and raspberry leaves. To prepare the drink, you need to take the above ingredients in equal proportions. 10 grams of the resulting mixture is brewed with 0.2 liters of boiling water. The product must be infused for 2 hours. After this time, the drink is cooled and filtered. You need to take one teaspoon of the product twice a day. The infusion is consumed before meals.
To increase progesterone levels, a plant such as plantain is also used. To prepare a medicinal decoction, you need to mix 5 grams of plant seeds with mantle grass (in the amount of 10 grams). The resulting mixture is poured into 0.2 liters of boiling water. The product is infused for 40 minutes and filtered. It is recommended to drink the infusion in small sips throughout the day. Frequency of application – 3 times a day.
The red brush is also enriched with progesterone. To prepare a medicinal infusion from this herb, 100 grams of the plant is poured with a liter of vodka. The resulting mixture is infused for 30 days in a place protected from moisture and sunlight. In this case, the product must be shaken periodically. Take 30 drops of medicinal tincture three times a day. The product is consumed before meals.
When there is a deficiency of progesterone in the body, astragalus root is also effective. The medicinal herb is used mainly for preparing tinctures. You can simply pour 10 grams of plant root with 350 ml of boiling water. The resulting mixture is left in a thermos for 2 hours. After this time, the product must be filtered. Take 60 ml of tincture three times a day. When preparing a vodka-based tincture of astragalus root, add 40 grams of medicinal herb roots to 350 ml of alcohol. The solution is kept in a darkened room for 2 weeks. Drink 20 drops of vodka tincture three times a day. You can also prepare a mixture of astragalus with honey. To do this, combine 2 tablespoons of medicinal herbs with honey (200 grams). The resulting product is boiled in a water bath for 10 minutes. The finished mixture is stored in the refrigerator. It is recommended to dilute it with water before use. The optimal daily dosage is 30 grams of the mixture. Take the product three times a day. A mixture of honey and medicinal herbs helps improve immunity and energizes you.

When making herbal preparations, you should refrain from using herbs that can suppress the process of progesterone production. Similar plants include: mint, licorice, clover.

Use of hormone replacement therapy

The patient may be advised to reconsider her lifestyle and diet. But these measures are often not enough. Hormone replacement therapy is used to increase progesterone levels.

The most effective drugs that stabilize hormonal balance as quickly as possible include:

Natural progesterone. Release form: ampoules for intramuscular injection. Prescribed in the absence of menstruation, ovarian dysfunction, or in case of threat of miscarriage in early pregnancy.
Utrozhestan. Release form: capsules for internal or intravaginal administration.
Duphaston. It is a synthetic analogue of a natural hormone. It is used to normalize the menstrual cycle, eliminate premenstrual syndrome, and with the threat of early miscarriage.
Krinon gel for vaginal administration. Used to treat infertility caused by hormonal imbalances. The gel is administered in the evening from days 18 to 22 of the cycle.
Ingesta. Used to treat absence of menstruation, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, endocrine infertility, miscarriage. The drug is intended for intramuscular or subcutaneous administration. Contraindicated for liver and kidney pathologies, hepatitis, tendency to thrombosis, nervous disorders, malignant tumors.

It should be noted that taking progesterone drugs is contraindicated in the presence of malignant tumors, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, mental disorders, obesity, as well as in women who smoke excessively.

Preparations containing progesterone are available without a prescription, but before using them, you must consult a doctor to determine the duration of therapy and dosage. Self-medication can have the opposite effect and be dangerous!

To normalize women's health, plant-based preparations are also used.

Mastodinon

Release form: tablets or drops. The composition includes extracts of Abraham tree, cyclamen, chilibuha, iris and lily. The use of the product eliminates the negative effects of premenstrual syndrome, promotes conception, and regulates the menstrual cycle. When prescribing the drug, it should be taken into account that it contains ethyl alcohol.

Mastodinon is taken 30 drops or one tablet 2 times a day without a break during menstruation. The duration of use is three months, the first results are noticeable after six weeks of use.

Mastodinon promotes pregnancy, but after pregnancy has occurred, the use is discontinued. The drug is not prescribed to adolescents, women with malignant tumors and lactose intolerance.

Cyclodinone

Herbal based drug. The main active ingredient is common twig. Additional components - sorbitol, peppermint, ethyl alcohol, magnesium stearate, talc, purified water. The course of therapy is three to four months, 40 drops or one tablet per day. It is advisable to take it in the morning. Sometimes, on the recommendation of a doctor, it is necessary to extend the appointment.

The drug is effective during pregnancy planning (increases fertility) and during menopause. In some cases, side effects may occur: headaches, nausea, skin rashes and itching, and disorders of consciousness. If at least one of the listed symptoms appears, you should stop taking Cyclodinone and report unwell health to your doctor. The product should not be used in case of individual intolerance to its components, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Features of some herbs used to increase progesterone levels

Red brush has pronounced anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. The medicinal herb helps increase immunity, improves metabolism, and helps restore hormonal balance in the body.

The medicinal herb contains many beneficial substances:

Anthocyanins. These substances have an antiviral effect;
Sterols. These substances help reduce blood cholesterol levels and have a beneficial effect on the functions of the cardiovascular system;
Flavonoids that increase the strength of blood vessels;
Tannins. These substances have a pronounced anti-inflammatory and astringent effect;
Essential oils. They act as a natural antiseptic;
Organic acids. These substances help normalize metabolism and improve tissue trophism, reduce the content of “bad” cholesterol.

One of the components of the plant, the glycoside salidroside, is known for its oncoprotective and anti-inflammatory properties.

The red brush is especially effective during menopause. During menopause, certain physiological changes occur in a woman's body.

Menopause is often accompanied by the following symptoms:

High blood pressure;
Sudden change of mood;
Anxiety;
Irritability;
Sleep disturbance;
Increased fatigue;
Sweating;
The occurrence of headaches.

The red brush reduces the severity of menopause symptoms. Moreover, the medicinal herb activates the process of removing toxic substances from the body. The red brush prevents the occurrence of heart disease and atherosclerosis. The medicinal herb prevents the occurrence of low-quality tumors in the uterus and mammary gland.

In some cases, when using products made on the basis of red brush to increase progesterone, drowsiness occurs and concentration decreases. The use of medicinal herbs should be avoided if the following contraindications are present:

High blood pressure;
Emotional overexcitement.

Products containing medicinal herbs are not recommended for women expecting a child and nursing mothers. The use of the plant during menstruation is contraindicated.

When using products made from medicinal herbs, it is recommended to eat foods low in fat. During the period of treatment with red brush, you should not drink alcohol.

Astragalus has a beneficial effect on the body. The medicinal herb helps improve blood circulation. Astragalus has a pronounced vasodilating effect. The medicinal herb helps normalize blood pressure. It has pronounced diuretic properties. The herb is used in the presence of uterine bleeding and kidney pathologies. Astragalus can have a positive effect on the nervous system.

The use of a medicinal herb that normalizes progesterone levels should be avoided in case of hypersensitivity to its components. It is not recommended to use the corresponding products while expecting a child. If there is a sharp deterioration in health, treatment is stopped.

Changes in progesterone levels

The normal concentration of this hormone in the blood varies depending on age. The rise in hormone levels begins in girls during puberty. In a woman of reproductive age, it remains approximately unchanged. The increase in concentration begins in the early stages of pregnancy, which allows the fertilized egg to securely attach to the uterus. In the second half of pregnancy, the hormone is produced by the placenta.

During menopause (after about 45 years), progesterone concentrations begin to decrease. With the decline of the ovaries, a woman loses her ability to bear children.

Before deciding to increase hormone levels, you need to make sure that negative symptoms and deterioration in psychological state are associated with its deficiency. To do this, the woman receives a referral for a blood test. It is taken approximately on the 20th day of the cycle in the morning on an empty stomach. If you have an irregular menstrual cycle, you need to take the test again for better reliability.

If deviations from the norm are detected, treatment is prescribed.

Food

The sex hormone is present in the following foods:

Various nuts;
Dark chocolate;
Dairy products;
Sea fish;
Red caviar;
Beans;
Dishes containing seafood;
Dishes with wheat bran;
Beef liver;
Avocado;
Olives;
Rabbit meat;
Raspberries;
Bananas;
Dried fruits;
Seaweed.

The diet of the fairer sex should include foods enriched with vitamin E, ascorbic acid, and zinc. They help improve sex hormone synthesis.

It is recommended to limit the consumption of chocolate products and coffee as much as possible. Regular walks and systematic visits to the fitness room are also useful for restoring hormonal levels.

Increase progesterone naturally

Methods for naturally increasing the hormone are aimed at activating the secretory activity of the body. This is facilitated by changes in nutrition (diet), the use of traditional medicine, and lifestyle correction. Natural products, unlike synthetic ones, maintain healthy hormonal balance and have no side effects .

Some medications can reduce the hormone (interfering factor): Ampicillin, carbamazepine, cyproterone, danazol, epostan, estriol, goserelin, leupromide, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, pravastatin, prostaglandin E2. Stopping treatment leads to a restoration of progesterone levels.

Ways to help increase progesterone levels naturally:

Limit the consumption of foods that increase estrogen levels. This group includes legumes, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds and their oils. A significant increase in estrogen concentration causes a decrease in progesterone levels , so it is necessary to maintain the balance of these hormones.
Consume foods that activate progesterone synthesis in the body. This requires ascorbic acid and cholesterol. The menu should include veal, rabbit, turkey fillet, chicken, and egg yolk. The diet should include vegetables, fruits, cereals, nuts, and dairy products in sufficient quantities.
Increase your intake of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). This substance is necessary to maintain normal progesterone levels. Vitamin B6 has a beneficial effect on the liver, which utilizes estrogens. Sources of pyridoxine are walnuts, veal, beef, poultry, seafood. Also bananas, spinach, potatoes, whole grain cereals.
Vitamin E (tocopherol) in large quantities has a positive effect on hormone synthesis. Use its pharmaceutical form.
Include foods rich in magnesium and zinc in your diet. These microelements are found in pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, wheat bran, dark chocolate, and peanuts. Protein products include beef, turkey, rabbit, and seafood.
Avoid using herbs that increase estrogen levels. These are black cohosh, angelica, hops, licorice, alfalfa, and red clover.
Folk medicines based on prutnyak, wild yam and other medicinal herbs contribute to an increase in progesterone levels and a decrease in estrogen.
Peony, mantle, and uterus promote active secretion of the hormone.
Excess weight provokes an increase in estrogen and a decrease in progesterone. Get rid of extra pounds, treat obesity.
Reducing stress is a necessary condition for the secretion of progesterone . In conditions of chronic nervous tension, the body has an additional need for cortisol. During stress, it is additionally produced from progesterone.
Quit smoking. Nicotine inhibits the secretion of the hormone by the ovaries; substances contained in cigarette smoke damage progesterone receptors.
Lead a healthy lifestyle.
Limit the intake of xenoestrogens . They enter the body from the environment and food. Their action is similar to estrogens. Xenoestrogens are found in varnishes, paints, plastics, and cosmetics. They contain exhaust gases, industrial pollution, pesticides, and meat from chickens raised with the use of hormones.

The importance of progesterone for the female body. The main functions and norm of progesterone in a blood test

Progesterone has one very important function - it affects fertilization and promotes a favorable pregnancy. Low progesterone levels are very often diagnosed by specialists. Elevated progesterone is a very rare occurrence. Lack of progesterone can trigger premature birth. The uterus must be ready for pregnancy. If this does not happen, the embryo will not be able to develop normally.

The hormone progesterone has other important functions:

Affects the proper development of the mammary glands;
Thanks to progesterone, a woman’s critical days pass painlessly and do not cause inconvenience;
Prevents various gynecological diseases (polycystic disease, mastopathy, cystic formations).

To find out whether progesterone is normal or not, you need to take a blood test.

You can increase progesterone naturally without the use of medications. To do this, you should eat a balanced diet. A woman’s diet must contain vitamins such as B, E, C. Zinc and protein are also necessary. Very often, poor nutrition and constant dieting lead to a decrease in progesterone levels in a woman.

How to increase the hormone progesterone with plants? It's possible and quite easy.

To increase progesterone levels, infusions of plantain seeds and mantle grass will be useful.

It is advisable to buy herbs at a pharmacy. If you are knowledgeable about medicinal plants, you can collect them yourself.