Analysis for progesterone in pregnancy: the norm and pathology
The corpus luteum, which functions until 14-15 weeks, is responsible for the production of progesterone in the female body. Later, this function will be performed by the formed placenta.
Progesterone in pregnancy is sometimes takenthe form of artificial analogs Photo: Getty Progesterone helps the child to successfully develop. Without affecting the embryo directly, it performs the following functions:
- Suppresses the contractile capacity of the uterus, not allowing it to tear off the fetal egg;
- Starts the process of accumulation of subcutaneous fat, which will become a supply of nutrients;
- Prepares the breast for lactation;
- Favorably affects the uterine endometrium, strengthening its blood circulation;
- Relaxes the nervous system of a woman, affects her emotional background.
Pregnant women with low levels of progesterone oftenthere is a tone of the uterus and a threat of miscarriage. In addition, inadequate ovarian production of this hormone can hinder conception. In order to prevent a threat for the further development of pregnancy, it is necessary to pass tests. To determine the level of progesterone, the blood from the vein is examined, the blood is given in the morning, on an empty stomach. The day before you can not eat fatty foods, for two days, the intake of any hormonal drugs is excluded. Progesterone's norm for weeks of pregnancy (in ng / ml):
- 5-6 - 18.6-21.7;
- 7-8 - 20.3-23.5;
- 9-10 to 23-27.6;
- 11-12 - 29-34.5;
- 13-14 - 30.2-40;
- 15-16 to 39-55.7;
- 17-18 - 34.5-59.5;
- 19-20 - 38.2-59.1;
- 21-22 - 44.2-69.2;
- 23-24 - 59.3-77.6;
- 25-26-62-87.3;
- 27-28 - 79-107,2;
- 29-30 - 85-102.4;
- 31-32-101.5-122.6;
- 33-34 - 105.7-119.9;
- 35-36-101.2-136.3;
- 37-38-112-147.2;
- 39-40 - 132.6-172.
Low levels of progesterone, especially in combinationwith pulling pains in the lower abdomen, is a symptom of the threat of abortion, lack of a yellow body, delayed development of the fetus. In this situation, you need to see a doctor. He will decide on the appointment of synthetic progesterone. Synthetic progesterone is well tolerated by the body, rarely causing side effects. The drug is usually available in the form of tablets or suppositories. Take it must be strictly according to the scheme, in no case can not abruptly stop taking the drug. It is especially important to monitor the level of progesterone to women who previously had a miscarriage or a frozen pregnancy.
