Progesterone Production vs. Utilization
Today I thought I’d take some time to clarify a really important point about one of the most important hormones for our overall fertility and wellbeing: progesterone.
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Progesterone is a hormone that is produced in the ovaries by the corpus luteum, after an ovulation. It’s responsible for helping prepare the uterus for embryo implantation and ready cervical fluid.
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โ Making progesterone and enough of it is very important.
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โโโ BUT making sure we can actually utilize the progesterone we’ve made is also important. And this is definitely an area of opportunity that I see in most women that I work with.
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We have progesterone receptors all over our bodies, including our brain, nose, nasopharyngeal passages, liver, lungs, optic pathway of the brain, skin, bones, bladder, womb, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts.
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In an ideal state, the progesterone we create binds to the progesterone receptors all over our body. But this is not always the case.
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One of the things that can disrupt this process is the presence of adrenaline, which blocks the transport of progesterone for it to be utilized by the cell.
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“...progesterone receptors do not transport progesterone molecules into the nucleus of cells if adrenaline is present. This is most likely to happen in everyday life when we miss a meal and our blood sugar level drops.” (Dalton)
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How can we combat this?
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Balance our blood sugar.
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๐ฅ Eat the right ratio of macronutrients (protein, carb and fat)
๐ฅ Eat at the right frequency throughout the day, including within 1 hour of waking
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Of course, finding your right blood sugar balance can be unique and require some experimentation. :)
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Want to learn more about how to support your fertility with nourishment? Check out my eCourse, Conscious Conception via the link in my bio for more info. ๐
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Not medical advice.
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This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before pursuing any changes to your personal healthcare regime.
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References
Dalton, K. (1999). Once a Month. Hunter House Inc., Publishers: Alameda, CA
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