After a woman becomes pregnant, not only will her body shape change, but there will also be significant changes in hormones in her body, such as a significant increase in progesterone levels. The progesterone level in pregnant women's bodies is very important because it is an essential element for maintaining pregnancy. So, why do progesterone and hCG levels decrease in women during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, under normal circumstances, progesterone and hCG levels will rise sharply in women. If there is a low level of progesterone and HCG, it should be considered that it is caused by threatened miscarriage, especially when there are still bleeding symptoms, and it is necessary to go to the hospital as soon as possible. Once it is confirmed that there is a threatened miscarriage, immediate measures must be taken to protect the fetus to prevent the development of difficult miscarriage.
Women who find low levels of progesterone and hCG during pregnancy examinations should also consider ectopic pregnancy as the cause. Generally, when an ectopic pregnancy occurs, there will be a phenomenon of low progesterone and HCG levels, accompanied by symptoms such as vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, and anal prolapse.
Pregnant women should pay attention to the low levels of progesterone and hCG. If it is confirmed to be caused by ectopic pregnancy, timely treatment should be received. If left for too long, it can easily lead to heavy bleeding, which could be life-threatening. For the treatment of ectopic pregnancy, tubal fenestration surgery can be performed. If there is already a rupture or heavy bleeding of the fallopian tube, it is likely that the affected fallopian tube needs to be removed.
