Progesterone production during pregnancy is a very important process, since without its sufficient number it is impossible to fertilize and fix the egg. Any deviation from the norm makes pregnant women and their doctors worry. Since high progesterone during pregnancy can notify that the development of the placenta is not going as it should, or there is a cyst in the yellow body. Such phenomena are very dangerous for the fetus.
Rates of progesterone
Elevated progesterone in pregnancy is diagnosed when it exceeds the following:
- for the І-th trimester 8,9 - 468,4 nmol / l;
- for the second trimester 71.5 - 303.1 nmol / l;
- for the third trimester 88.7 - 771.5 nmol / l.
The causes of increased progesterone in pregnancy
A high level of progesterone in pregnancy can be observed not only if a yellow body cyst or a placenta development problem has arisen. There are a number of other, very important, reasons for raising the level of the hormone. It can be a kidney failure or some deviations in the adrenal glands that cause them to produce a large amount of a hormone.
Often the increased level of progesterone during pregnancy is due to the use of medications. In this case, the treating doctor should cancel them or reduce the dosage.
Symptoms and consequences of increased progesterone in pregnancy
The consequences of a strong excess from the norm of this hormone can be deplorable. Namely, it is the termination of pregnancy and the death of the fetus.
If there is increased progesterone in pregnancy, then the following symptoms occur:
- fatigue;
- depression;
- dizziness;
- impaired vision.
If there is a suspicion of increased progesterone, you can not prescribe drugs yourself. You need to turn to the district gynecologist and follow his advice clearly.