Does Progesterone Affect Your Thyroid?
If a person has an enlarged thyroid gland, progesterone encourages secretion and unloading of the stored colloid and can bring on a temporary hyperthyroid state which is a corrective process. A thyroid supplement (Electrical Body recommends Detoxadine) may be used to shrink the goiter before progesterone is given. Normal amounts of progesterone promote thyroid secretion, while a …