Kara29
11-21-2005, 12:12 PM
I found some information about what progesterone does to our bladders.
"Too much progesterone and not enough estrogen weakens the lining of the bladder, urethra, and vagina leaving them more susceptible to injury and inflammation. The walls of the urethra and bladder rely on estrogen as one way to stay toned and able to manage the flow of urine. With less estrogen these organs have a harder time staying fit. When we lose estrogen our lower urinary tract, like the vagina, loses elasticity, support, and some degree of function. Our sacral nerve which controls the pelvis and its organs is full of estrogen receptors. A change in hormone levels may affect the excitability of the nerves and make you feel like you have to urinate more frequently. High levels of progesterone can cause frequent urination as progesterone acts like a diuretic. This may be the reason for frequent urination during the second half of our cycles."
Kara
:)
"Too much progesterone and not enough estrogen weakens the lining of the bladder, urethra, and vagina leaving them more susceptible to injury and inflammation. The walls of the urethra and bladder rely on estrogen as one way to stay toned and able to manage the flow of urine. With less estrogen these organs have a harder time staying fit. When we lose estrogen our lower urinary tract, like the vagina, loses elasticity, support, and some degree of function. Our sacral nerve which controls the pelvis and its organs is full of estrogen receptors. A change in hormone levels may affect the excitability of the nerves and make you feel like you have to urinate more frequently. High levels of progesterone can cause frequent urination as progesterone acts like a diuretic. This may be the reason for frequent urination during the second half of our cycles."
Kara
:)