Herbs that increase progesterone

Deficiency of progesterone in the female body can lead to infertility, early termination of pregnancy, menstrual cycle disorders. Of course, with a lack of this hormone, the doctor, in the first place, will prescribe hormonal means for you to fill the deficit. And what can you do in such a situation? After consulting with a doctor, you can turn to alternative medicine: herbs that increase progesterone are known for a long time and are successfully used by many patients.

However, remember: treatment should be started only after testing for hormones, confirming the lack of progesterone in the body. If this item is ignored, the consequences can be extremely negative.

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Indications for the use of herbs that increase progesterone

Indications for the use of herbs that increase progesterone are various conditions associated with a deficiency of this hormone in the body. In particular, such states include:

• premenstrual syndrome;
• disorders of the monthly cycle (anovulation, diszovulation);
• fibrocystic mastopathy;
• premenopausal period;
• climacterium;
• infertility in case of luteal phase insufficiency;
• Prevention of miscarriage in the background of luteal insufficiency.

Form of issue

Herbs for increasing progesterone can be collected independently, taking into account the rules for the collection of medicinal herbs, or purchased at the pharmacy. The pharmacy network offers a variety of herbal forms in the form of packaged dry grass, herbal collections, as well as special filter bags for brewing tea.

The names of herbs that increase progesterone

List of herbs that stimulate the production of progesterone:

• angelica officinalis (angelic herb);
• common streak (vitex sacred);
• Ortholia is one-sided (boric uterus);
• cuff;
• raspberry, leaves;
• astragalus membranous;
• cinnamon;
• motherwort;
• skullcap of Baikal;
• yarrow herb;
• inflorescence of a peony.

Pharmacodynamics herbs that increase progesterone, is based on their ability to affect the pituitary gland, thereby activating the synthesis of luteinizing hormone, which, in turn, gives impetus to the development of progesterone in the body. Recall that progesterone is produced in our body mainly by the yellow body, and in pregnancy - by the placenta.

The pharmacokinetics of herbs that increase progesterone have not been studied at present.

Dosing and Administration

Use herbs to increase the level of progesterone should be in the second half of the cycle, that is, from 15 to 25 days of the monthly cycle, regardless of what purpose you pursue - relief before a month, successful conception, normalization of the cycle or prevention of mastitis.

If along with a deficit of progesterone there were any other disorders of the hormonal and sexual sphere, the use of herbs should be temporarily stopped.

Herbs, as a rule, are consumed as infusions, which are prepared according to the following principle: 1 tablespoon of herb per 200 ml of hot water. Insist 20-30 minutes, filter and drink the same doses from 2 to 3 times a day, preferably half an hour before, or half an hour after eating. Take infusion should be whenever possible at the same time.

What do I need to know before starting herbal treatment?

1. Hand over the tests for hormones and determine if you really have a deficit of progesterone. Progesterone is usually taken in the second half of the cycle, about 21-22 days. The analysis is taken in the morning, on an empty stomach.
2. Consult your gynecologist about taking these or those herbs.
3. Assess contraindications to the use of herbs.
4. Do not start herbal treatment at the same time as traditional hormone treatment.
5. Do not expect an instant effect from herbal medicine. Usually, the effect of herbs becomes noticeable only after 1-2 months.
6. In the next cycle after taking herbs, give repeated tests to the hormonal level to assess the dynamics of the effectiveness of treatment.
7. During monthly bleeding and in the first half of the cycle, it is not recommended to take herbs that stimulate the production of progesterone.
8. Treatment with herbs should be carried out for 3 consecutive cycles, followed by a break of 1 month.
9. Herbs should be filled not with boiling water, but with hot boiled water with a temperature of about 80 ° C.

Overdose with herbs that increase progesterone, was not described. However, the emergence of dyspeptic disorders, diarrhea, and violations of appetite.

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Use of herbs that increase progesterone, during pregnancy

Why is the level of progesterone important in pregnancy? If the amount of the hormone is below normal, this may pose a threat to the further course of pregnancy. A woman can expect a miscarriage, or a frozen pregnancy, or a delay in the development of the baby in the mother's womb.

Often the problem with the lack of progesterone in pregnancy is decided by the doctor, prescribing those or other drugs. As for herbs that increase progesterone, it should be noted that this amount of hormone must be ingested in strictly dosage amounts, which is difficult to observe when taking herbal infusions.

If you still decide on the prescription of alternative medicine to increase progesterone, talk to your doctor. Agree that pregnancy is not the best period for experiments: the result of self-treatment can be unpredictable.

Contraindications to the use of herbs that increase progesterone

The use of herbs that increase progesterone has the following contraindications:

• the presence of malignant tumors;
• propensity to thrombosis, active thromboembolism;
• pregnancy (only according to the doctor's testimony);
• uterine bleeding of unknown etiology;
• condition after an abortion.

Concerning the use of any infusion of herbs that increase the level of progesterone, it is better to consult a doctor.

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Side effects of herbs that increase progesterone

Side effects of herbs that increase progesterone, were not described.

Interactions with other drugs

Herbs that increase progesterone, can not be taken simultaneously with medicinal hormonal drugs.

Storage conditions

Herbs that increase progesterone, stored in a dry, darkened from sunlight and hard to reach for children. Ready infusion can be stored in a refrigerator (at t ° 8-15 ° C) no more than two days.

Shelf life of herbs and herbal collections is from 1.5 to 3 years (see data on the package).

They are released without a prescription.