Progesterone - Toxic Effects
Description
This section lists the potentially toxic effects of Progesterone.
Toxic Effects of Excessive Progesterone
Sexual System
Elevated serum Progesterone levels during the midluteal phase are associated with the PMT-D (Depression) form of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) - although low serum Progesterone is associated with another type (PMS-A) form of PMS.
Sexual System
Supplemental Progesterone may lower endogenous Testosterone production (in men) to levels that prevent the proper maturation of Sperm. [1]
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References
1. Progesterone and Testosterone Research_2
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