Fertility Foods & Fertility supplements in Kenya.
This article is for women trying to conceive (TTC) in Kenya.
HOW TO INCREASE YOUR PROGESTERONE NATURALLY:
Low progesterone is a primary cause of miscarriages. Since progesterone relates to miscarriage, women trying to conceive must maintain optimal progesterone levels. If you have low progesterone, there are ways to increase progesterone naturally.
WHAT DOES PROGESTERONE DO?
triggering the endometrial lining to thicken in preparation for implantation and pregnancy
preventing the smooth muscles in the uterus from contracting and preventing ovulation of another egg.
If pregnancy occurs, progesterone produced by the empty egg follicle will help sustain the pregnancy until the placenta takes over progesterone production.
Later on in pregnancy, progesterone will help the breasts get ready to secrete milk.
If pregnancy does not occur, the empty egg follicle will begin to break down. This decreases the level of progesterone. Once the progesterone level is low enough, the next menstrual period will begin.
Fertility Foods & Fertility supplements in Kenya
FOODS THAT CAN INCREASE YOUR PROGESTERONE NATURALLY:
The following foods can help you increase progesterone naturally as they are rich in zinc, magnesium, and B6 the crucial building blocks of progesterone.
Zinc
An important fertility mineral, zinc is essential in maintaining hormone balance in the body. Zinc plays a role in pituitary function. Zinc regulates hormones like FSH and LH and also affects progesterone production.
Foods rich in Zinc:
Pumpkin seeds
Grass-fed beef
Oysters
Chia seeds
Spinach
Water melon.
Magnesium
One of magnesium’s functions in the body is to assist in progesterone production. This nutrient also helps regulate the production of cortisol and helps manage the body’s stress levels.
Foods rich in Magnesium:
Leafy greens
Avocado
Dark organic chocolate
Beans
Most nuts and seeds
Vitamin B6
One of the main benefits of vitamin B6 is to keep the corpus luteum healthy and prevent luteal phase defect. Since it is the corpus luteum that manufactures progesterone, Vitamin B6 is key to progesterone production because of its benefits to the corpus luteum.
Foods rich in B6:
Wild salmon
Bananas
Organic free-range chicken breast
Sweet potatoes
Garlic
READ ALSO: list of healthy Kenyan Foods.
Other common fertility supplements and fertility drugs in Kenya include:
Ovasitol, pregnacare conception, letrozole, myoatom, folic acid, metformin, ovacare, clomid, Serrapeptase etc.
A major function of the fertility drugs is to help with ovulation.However,some fertility drugs have side effects that can make it more difficult to conceive.It’s advisable to always talk to a fertility specialist before going for any drug.
How can you take the medications?
This is very simple. Some of the drugs are taken orally whilst others are given by injection.It’s good to know that fertility drugs can enhance your chances of getting pregnant if you use them properly.Remember to check up with your doctor regularly when you are on the medication.
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Source: Adopted by nimedhealth.com.ng from H Dauda.
