What is the reason for high progesterone in IVF?

Many couples who have not been able to conceive for years will use in vitro fertilization to get pregnant successfully in the hospital. Even if the in vitro fertilization operation is successful, the process is very difficult, which will make people extremely careful about their bodies. If there is something wrong with the functioning of the body, they will think it is a sign of possible miscarriage or that it will cause harm to the baby's body. In fact, the vitality of in vitro fertilization is very tenacious. Even if high progesterone is detected during the pregnancy check-up, it is just that the progesterone is slightly high. If the progesterone is high, you can adjust your diet. Try not to eat foods that can easily cause obesity, eat less fatty meat, spicy, and greasy foods, and avoid eating too much high-calorie foods. Pay attention to exercise more, adjust hormones, and go to the hospital regularly for relevant examinations. High progesterone is generally not harmful to the body.

Does high progesterone affect pregnancy?

Physiological effects :

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Progesterone is a natural pregnancy hormone secreted by the corpus luteum of the ovary and is necessary to maintain pregnancy. Its main physiological effects are:

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① In the later stage of the menstrual cycle, it causes the glands in the uterine mucosa to grow, the uterus to become congested, and the endometrium to thicken, preparing for the implantation of the fertilized egg. After the fertilized egg is implanted, it produces the placenta, reduces the excitability of the pregnant uterus, inhibits its activity, and allows the fetus to grow safely.

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② Working together with estrogen, it promotes full development of the breasts in preparation for milk production.

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③ Close the cervix, reduce and thicken the mucus, making it difficult for sperm to penetrate. If the progesterone value is too high, it can inhibit the secretion of pituitary gonadotropin through negative feedback on the hypothalamus, thereby inhibiting ovulation.

Does high progesterone affect pregnancy?

1. The main factors that lead to high progesterone levels in women include some diseases, such as lipid ovarian tumors and corpus luteum cysts, as well as hydatidiform mole and chorionic cell carcinoma, etc. In addition, female endocrine disorders can also lead to increased progesterone levels in women.

2. If a woman's progesterone level is too high, it will affect normal fertility. Excessive progesterone after pregnancy may also cause deformities in the fetus' spine, anus, limbs and other parts. Severe cases may even cause masculinization of women and inability to get pregnant.