This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. If you’re entering perimenopause or menopause, you’ve probably heard ...

Progesterone is a hormone that plays a big part in reproduction. It's made mostly in the ovaries, and the level fluctuates with your menstrual period. There is less progesterone after menopause.

Concerns about the safety of hormone-replacement therapy have prompted many women to seek alternatives. One option, "natural" progesterone cream sold over the counter, is gaining in popularity among ...

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Topical progesterone creams have been touted as a "natural" alternative to hormone replacement therapy and have been widely advertised in women's magazines and over the ...

An oral dose of 100 mg progesterone in a bioidentical hormone therapy combination that includes estradiol is sufficient to counteract potential estrogenic stimulation of the endometrium while ...

You may want to increase your progesterone levels if you want to get pregnant. That said, there isn’t enough data on the effectiveness of increasing natural progesterone, so you should speak with your ...

A large study suggests taking progesterone before pregnancy — not just after conception — may help reduce the risk for ...

BOSTON, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IBSA Group and Granata Bio today announced the screening of the first patient in the pivotal phase III PROGRESS (PROGesterone fRozen Euploid blaStocyst tranSfer) ...

Progesterone is the main pro-gestational steroid hormone secreted by the female reproductive system. It is linked to the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and development of an embryo. Progestin is an ...

Progesterone is a hormone the body produces naturally. No single treatment can increase natural progesterone. However, lifestyle factors can help with hormone function and indirectly increase ...