How does progesterone influence the body’s temperature regulation, including its effects on basal body temperature and its role in conditions like hot flashes or fever responses?
Gaurav ChauhanContributor
How does progesterone influence the body’s temperature regulation?
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Progesterone raises basal body temperature post-ovulation, aiding in fertility tracking. It can exacerbate hot flashes in menopause by affecting thermoregulation in the brain.
Progesterone raises basal body temperature during ovulation, aiding in thermoregulation. It doesn’t directly cause fevers but may exacerbate hot flashes by affecting vascular stability.