Q During pregnancy which hormonal level changes? Does it has any adverse effects further?
Firstly drop in estrogen level and increased level in progesterone level is the basic change for continuation of pregnancy. Estradiol, the main form of estrogen, is known to be synthesized in large amounts during pregnancy. Its production requires contributions from the mother, placenta, and fetus. A sudden drop in the level of this hormone may indicate some complications. Progesterone is another female hormone that is most essential for continuation of pregnancy as it is responsible for the maintenance of the uterine lining. This hormone is produced by the corpus luteum in the initial 7 weeks of pregnancy. Later, this function is taken over by the placenta.Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is basically a peptide hormone that is produced by the trophoblastic cells of the placenta. Its increased level in the bloodstream or urine is in fact an indicator of pregnancy. Normal thyroid hormone is necessary for basal metabolic rate, If neglected, the risk of giving birth to a mentally retarded child increases significantly. Levels of cortisol, a hormone secreted by the adrenal gland, rise throughout pregnancy, sometimes it may induce gestational diabetes. The hormone prolactin is secreted in large amounts by the pituitary gland of a pregnant woman to prepare her body for lactation. The parathyroid glands also try their level best to do a balancing act in order to ensure that both mother and child have adequate amounts of calcium in their body. all these are essential hormonal changes occur during pregnancy.nThank you.