Patient's question:
What should I do if the progesterone level is below 0.09?Doctor's answer:
Hello, low progesterone refers to luteal function insufficiency, where the corpus luteum fails to secrete sufficient progesterone or degrades prematurely, leading to poor secretion of the endometrium and thus difficulty in implantation of the zygote or early pregnancy miscarriage. Luteal function insufficiency may be related to insufficient secretion of LH and FSH by the pituitary gland or excessive or insufficient prolactin secretion by the pituitary gland. In some cases, it may be due to the immaturity of the zygote itself, making it unresponsive to gonadotropins. In other cases, it may be related to insufficient ability of the corpus luteum to synthesize progesterone or an imbalance in the ratio of estrogen to progesterone.It is recommended to visit a hospital for diagnosis and treatment. Under medical advice, natural progesterone should be supplemented, and foods such as soy can be consumed to support increased progesterone levels. However, it is not sufficient to rely solely on dietary sources, as the amount of progesterone in food is very low.