Progesterone is elevated in
the second half of
the menstrual cycle and drops to very low levels right before
the pre-menstrual period. In my case Im guessing it is not raising high enough for me. Then it says the problem with hormones during menstruation occurs when progesterone is converted into another hormone called allopregnanolone, which acts like a sedative, or valium or even alcohol. This hormone can make you feel relaxed,reduce anxiety, and eveb reduces seizures.