There are numerous reasons for blood pressure to spike and become elevated while talking BP medications. These include. 1  increased sodium chloride intake (table salt or NaCl)  low potassium.
Levels of progesterone do increase naturally in pregnancy as mentioned above. High levels of progesterone are associated with the condition congenital adrenal hyperplasia. However, the high progesterone levels are a consequence of and not a cause of this condition. Also, high levels of progesterone are associated with an increased risk for developing breast cancer. Progesterone, either alone or in combination with oestrogen, is taken by women as an oral contraceptive (âthe pillâ). âThe pillâ works by preventing ovulation, making it nearly 100% effective in preventing pregnancy.
Changes in the Reproductive System During Pregnancy. When you become pregnant, the part of your body affected first and the part that undergoes the most significant changes is the uterus. It increases to 20 times its original weight, and 1,000 times its initial capacity.our breasts must undergo many changes during pregnancy to produce milk. In the first two months of pregnancy, your breasts may feel sore or full. They enlarge, and veins may become visible. Striae can develop.