There are several different hormones that can affect conception. For example, the flow of estrogen in the body affects conception by causing cervical mucus to be more hospitable to sperm. A hormone known as FSH, or Follicle Stimulating Hormone, works on the ovaries to help the ovaries produce mature eggs that are then released. A hormone known as luteinizing hormone, sometimes just referred to as LH, helps the egg to come out of its follicle, where it can be fertilized. In addition, there is a reciprocal relationship between all of these hormones, in which if one of them is not working correctly, the rest may not work correctly, and this can affect conception. Another hormone whose levels can affect conception greatly is your levels of the hormone progesterone.

Your levels of progesterone affect conception greatly. Progesterone acts to help the uterus to maintain the uterine lining so that an egg, once it is fertilized, is able to implant in the wall of the uterus. In addition, progesterone will raise your Basal Body Temperature during the time that you are ovulating, which many women track as an aid to conception. If you have low levels of progesterone, your uterus may not be able to maintain the uterine lining, allowing the fertilized egg to implant.

If you have low levels of progesterone, it can affect conception. Fortunately, there are some ways that you can use to increase the levels of progesterone in your body if you currently have low levels. Certain types of fertility medications will help if you have low levels of progesterone. Clomid is one of the types of fertility medications that can increase progesterone levels. For some women, natural progesterone creams may be able to help. These creams are typically used after ovulation.

If you have low levels of progesterone and believe that it may be affecting your attempts at conception, you should speak with your health care provider. She may be able to help you with a variety of treatments that may help with the process of conception, or to refer you to a fertility specialist.

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• Low estrogen levels: Can this affect ovulation?
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• Follicle Stimulating Hormone Levels And Your Chances Of Conceiving
• Do Hormones Play a Role in Fertility?
• Progesterone’s Role in Conception and Pregnancy
• How Will Fibroids Affect My Fertility?

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