Does pcos cause low progesterone?

I was just reading an article about this yesterday. It seems low progesterone is very common in PCOS because of the lack of regular ovulation. It makes total sense why so many people with PCOS get irregular periods. Has anyone here taken supplements for this?

Yes, it absolutely does, because in PCOS we don't ovulate regularly. Progesterone is only released after ovulation, so no egg means low progesterone. Focus on reducing stress and eating balanced meals to help your body ovulate naturally, but definitely work with a good gynecologist.

Yes beta, this is one of the main features of PCOS. Because our cycles get delayed, the body doesn't produce enough progesterone, which can also cause mood swings. Don't worry, with proper guidance from a doctor and a healthy diet, these levels can be managed well.

In my case, my blood tests showed really low progesterone levels when my PCOS was at its worst. My doctor had to put me on cyclic therapy to help regulate my periods. I can't speak for everyone, but getting a proper diagnosis changed things for me.

As a pharmacist, I see many PCOS patients prescribed progesterone pills to regularize their periods. If you aren't ovulating, your progesterone levels will naturally stay low, which leads to heavy or delayed periods. Get your blood work done so your doctor can prescribe the right dosage if needed.