Often, some expectant mothers who have just confirmed their pregnancy come to us to consult about progesterone and fetal protection after getting the report form, and some even live a life of fetal protection just after pregnancy.
After a woman becomes pregnant, the placenta secretes HCG, and one of the effects of HCG is to stimulate the lutein to secrete progesterone (i.e., progesterone, also known as progesterone). It has the effect of inhibiting uterine activity and making the fetus grow safely, and is a substance necessary for maintaining pregnancy.
However, if the progesterone value is low, it means that the development of the fetus or the function of the luteal body may not be normal, and it may even cause miscarriage. The matter is big, so the mother-to-be is naturally very concerned.
Normal progesterone? How much can I be at ease?
After many people get the report, they keep an eye on the progesterone value, and then they start to compare themselves. So what is the normal value of progesterone? It is very straightforward to tell you here that there is no uniform standard for progesterone...
Because different hospitals have different reference values, and as long as you pay attention, you will also see the results of different hospitals, and the units of progesterone values are also different.
The units of progesterone are ng/ml and nmol/l, and the conversion rules between them: the result of ng/ml multiplied by 3.12 is nmol/l
Although there is no uniform standard, there is also a more common reference: when the progesterone value is greater than 25ng/ml, it usually indicates a relatively good intrauterine pregnancy, and the sisters can be slightly relieved;
When progesterone is less than 5ng/ml, the situation may not be optimistic, and it is necessary to be highly vigilant against the possibility of adverse pregnancies such as ectopic pregnancies;
What about progesterone between 5 and 25 ng/ml? Don't think about it, this does not represent any threatened miscarriage, but it remains to be seen.
Progesterone is low, what to do?
What if I find out that progesterone is low? Even if it is in the "to be seen" range, it is not at ease! So most people's first reaction is: keep the tire! Supplement with progesterone!
Here's a point: low progesterone doesn't mean you're bound to have a miscarriage! So, if you see a low progesterone written on the checklist, don't panic, what you can do is: review it in time, pay attention to the doubling of HCG, and adjust your mood. Whether to protect the fetus or not, how to protect, but also let the doctor decide.
1. Clarify the cause
If the examination shows that progesterone is low, it is necessary to carry out relevant examinations in time, and it is necessary to find out what causes the low progesterone.
Whether it is due to hypoplasia of the embryo or ectopic pregnancy caused by low progesterone, or because of some endocrine diseases of the mother, only the crux of the problem can be found to ensure effective treatment.
2. Adjust the diet
If progesterone is only slightly lower, you can choose to adjust the diet.
You can appropriately supplement some soy isoflavones and vitamin E, such as soybeans, grapefruit, hawthorn, strawberries, pectin foods and dietary fiber foods, which can effectively regulate the balance of progesterone.
3. Reduce fatigue and rest fully
If progesterone is very low, then pregnant mothers must pay attention to rest, try to relax their mood, do less heavy work, and maintain a stable state of mind.
If necessary, it is also necessary to stay in bed to protect the fetus, and if it is not suitable for timely follow-up.