I thought this was an interesting topic on progesterone intolerance which affects a lot of us on here:
https://fb.watch/m7iye08Gkw/I found it on the Newson Health Balance app:
Progesterone intolerance is when you are particularly sensitive to the hormone progesterone or most likely it’s synthetic form, progestogen. The body reacts to the progesterone or progestogen, causing symptoms that can be similar to premenstrual syndrome.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of progesterone intolerance can be grouped into 3 main areas – psychological, physical and metabolic. Some types of progestogens are known to cause more physical or metabolic side effects, while other types are associated with more psychological reactions.
Possible psychological effects are anxiety, irritability, aggression, restlessness, panic attacks, low mood, poor concentration, forgetfulness, and heightened emotions. Physical consequences of progesterone intolerance can be acne, greasy skin, abdominal cramping or bloating, fluid retention, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, and breast tenderness. Metabolic reactions are when progestogens have a negative effect on systems that produce or regulate cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Progesterone does not usually have these effects.
Symptoms of progestogen intolerance affect around 10-20% of women and it’s often seen in women who use contraception such as the combined pill, the minipill, an IUS (coil), or in women who take some types of HRT.
