. . Unfortunately, progesterone can also bring on or worsen acid reflux.
Progesterone and Acid Reflux or heartburn, occurs when the stomach contents are regurgitated back up the esophagus. Progesterone is one of many things that can cause or aggravate acid reflux. The hormone causes relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), a ring of muscle in the esophagus that contracts to keep stomach contents from flowing in the wrong direction. If this muscle ring relaxes too much, the contents of the stomach can rise back up the esophagus and cause acid reflux. This is one reason pregnant women get heartburn -- their progesterone levels are elevated. (So women that say the baby must have a lot of hair, a myth as to why they have heartburn)you can tell them that is not true.
A few things may help decrease acid reflux symptoms, even when progesterone is present or elevated. sleeping with the upper body slightly elevated may help
Modifying your diet and not eating to much or to close to bed time. 3hrs before you lay down.
Keep a record of your meals and what meals your heartburn is worsened! Try a keto style diet. This may also help minimize acid reflux.
Drink plenty of water, to help digestion. It is better to drink smaller amounts throughout the day rather than large amounts at one time.
Chewing gum after a meal may help prevent heartburn. It stimulates saliva, which acts to buffer stomach acid,.
Taking ant acids will help but if your taking them on a continued basis you may need to supplement with B-12. Stomach acid is key for B12 absorption. Hope some of this may help.
Sent from my LG-H910 using Tapatalk