01/05/2022
Between all of the intricacies around conception, vitamin details, and fertility terminology, there is a lot of information to process- believe us we understand! 😵💫
Sometimes it’s best to break it down and bring it back to the basics 📚Today we’ll focus on 4 simple reproductive hormones and their roles:
🧬 Estrogen - the star in overall reproductive development and function, this hormone is produced in the ovaries. Estrogen that’s too high has been linked to PCOS, endometriosis and can indicate fertility troubles. Too low? It can result in the uterine lining being too thin making embryo implantation difficult and can prevent ovulation.
🧬 Progesterone - this hormone is much like Estrogen with its big role in conception, the uterine lining, and sustaining a healthy pregnancy. If the progesterone level is too low, it can result in the prevention of egg implantation and miscarriages.
🧬 FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)- plays a major role in revealing your overall ovarian function and egg production. This hormone stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles. Without FSH, follicles cannot be stimulated to produce eggs, and there is no ovulation. A high FSH level often indicates a diminishing ovarian reserve)
🧬 LH (luteinizing hormone) - this hormone is the help your ovulation and menstrual cycles need. It signals the body’s production of progesterone to help sustain a healthy pregnancy, and rises about 36 hours before ovulation which is also known as the “fertility window”. An elevated LH can also be an indicator of PCOS (Polycycstic Ovarian Syndrome).
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