Progesterone

What is progesterone?

Progesterone is a key hormone that plays many important roles in the female reproductive system and in maintaining pregnancy.

Some key points about progesterone:

• It is produced mainly by the corpus luteum in the ovary during the second half of the menstrual cycle.


• Along with estrogen, progesterone helps control the menstrual cycle and prepares the uterus for pregnancy.


• It helps maintain pregnancy by thickening the uterine lining, facilitating embryo implantation, and preventing contractions of the uterine muscle.


• Progesterone levels rise dramatically during pregnancy and fall sharply after childbirth.


• It has other effects as well, including breast development and playing a role in maintaining pregnancy.


• Low progesterone levels have been associated with problems conceiving and increased risk of miscarriage.


• Progesterone can be taken as a medication, often along with estrogen, to treat menopausal symptoms and to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

So in summary, progesterone plays crucial roles in the female reproductive cycle and pregnancy. Monitoring progesterone levels can help assess female fertility and support early pregnancy.

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