- Talk with your doctor before taking any progesterone supplements. He will order a test to determine your hormonal levels, and decide on the appropriate treatment.
- To boost progesterone, often it is as simple as applying a progesterone cream to the body. These creams are applied to the body where the skin is thin, such as the inner thigh, under the arms or the chest.
- Another option to increase progesterone levels is to take natural progesterone supplements. These are typically made from yam, but may also be made from soy products.
- Take a vitamin C supplement daily to boost levels of progesterone. Eat more citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapefruit, or drink more orange juice.
- Take a zinc supplement or eat more fish, meats and beans. Zinc is a critical component that relates to progesterone production in the body.
