Progesterone - Toxic Effects

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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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