Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling a bit unwell physically, with mild abdominal pain and some nausea, and I haven't had my period. Yesterday, I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said I was pregnant. However, when I had a blood test later, the doctor mentioned that my progesterone level was too low and advised me to pay more attention.What kind of help do I need: What are the possible reasons for low progesterone levels?
Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons for low progesterone. If a woman has low progesterone production during pregnancy, it can affect her normal gestation. The main reasons include: abnormal symptoms or insufficient secretion of the corpus luteum caused by certain diseases. Women must avoid miscarriage due to the lack of this hormone. Low progesterone requires artificial supplementation, which can be taken orally or via injection with progesterone. The dosage should be adjusted, and this has no adverse effects on the fetus. At this time, the only effective way to increase progesterone is through oral or injectable progesterone. After the fetus is 12 weeks old, the placenta has already formed, and the fetus will nourish itself with progesterone through the placenta. Therefore, artificial supplementation is usually only needed until the 12th week. It is essential to follow a doctor's advice when taking hormone supplements.