What symptoms can occur with low progesterone levels?
Generally, low progesterone levels may lead to symptoms such as menstrual irregularities, mood swings, dysmenorrhea, vaginal bleeding, and infertility. It is recommended to seek timely medical advice and receive symptomatic treatment under the guidance of a qualified physician. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Menstrual Irregularities
Progesterone helps regulate the menstrual cycle. When progesterone levels are low, the stability of the endometrium can be compromised, potentially causing irregular menstruation, with periods occurring unexpectedly early or delayed, and cycles becoming unstable.
2. Mood Swings
Progesterone plays a regulatory role in neural transmission within the brain. A decrease in progesterone levels may affect the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain, leading to mood fluctuations, such as anxiety and depression.
3. Dysmenorrhea
Women with low progesterone levels may experience more severe menstrual pain. Progesterone helps reduce the intensity and frequency of uterine contractions; when progesterone levels are insufficient, uterine contractions may become more intense, worsening dysmenorrhea. Additionally, low progesterone can also lead to menorrhagia, further exacerbating menstrual pain.
4. Vaginal Bleeding
In early pregnancy, progesterone plays a role in maintaining endometrial stability. When progesterone levels are low, the endometrium may lose its stability and shed, causing vaginal bleeding.
5. Infertility
Progesterone plays an important role in female fertility. It helps maintain the thickness and stability of the endometrium, providing a suitable environment for embryo implantation. When progesterone levels are low, the endometrium may become thin, making it unfavorable for embryo implantation, which can lead to infertility.
Patients may take medications such as dydrogesterone tablets, progesterone capsules, or medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets according to medical advice. Sufficient sleep and rest should be ensured during treatment, and excessive fatigue should be avoided to facilitate recovery.
