If you are a woman, it is possible to experience symptoms of low progesterone no matter how old you are. Your body produces hormones naturally and they are meant to work together and balance each other out. When one hormone level is too high or too low, it causes an imbalance with the other hormones and that is when you begin to have symptoms.

There are many things that can cause the decline in a hormone level. As you age, your hormone levels decline. Your diet, exercise habits, environment and even your DNA plays a part in hormonal production and balance.

Women need a balance of progesterone and estrogen in their bodies in order for them to feel good and be able to become pregnant in their reproductive years. If you have low progesterone you may have difficulty becoming pregnant and you may have very unpleasant periods.

The symptoms of low progesterone are fatigue, headaches, bloating, weight gain, backache, depression, irritability, loss of libido, tender or swollen breasts, mood swings and even a craving for sweets.

If you experience any of these symptoms, there is a good chance that your are suffering from low progesterone. At the beginning of your cycle each month estrogen is the dominant hormone. About half way through your cycle progesterone takes over and, as a result, ovulation occurs and the uterus is protected in preparation for a possible new life. When progesterone levels are low, estrogen will remain dominant and you will experience several unpleasant side effects.

There are saliva tests available for measuring progesterone levels and also blood tests. If you are very symptomatic, you could try using some natural progesterone cream and see if it helps you to feel better. There are no harmful side effects from natural progesterone and it is available without a prescription, saving you the expense of a doctor's visit.

I highly recommend giving natural progesterone a try. It can drastically improve your quality of life and is a great way to handle the symptoms of low progesterone.