progesterone

noun

pro·ges·ter·one | \ prō-ˈje-stə-ˌrōn

Definition of progesterone

: a female steroid sex hormone C₂₁H₃₀O₂ that is secreted by the corpus luteum to prepare the endometrium for implantation and later by the placenta during pregnancy to prevent rejection of the developing embryo or fetus also : a synthetic steroid resembling progesterone in action

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As a general rule, multiphasic pills are designed in part to mimic the rise and fall of estrogen and progesterone levels during a regular menstrual cycle, thereby potentially reducing birth control side effects. — SELF, "Here’s Exactly How to Find the Best Birth Control Pill for You," 14 Sep. 2018 For women at high risk of preterm delivery, a number of practices can help postpone delivery until 39 weeks, such as the use of a cervical cerclage or progesterone therapy, Ananth said. — Mark Lieber, CNN, "US stillbirths and newborn deaths down 11.5%, study says," 14 May 2018 This time, the chatter revolves around Khloé’s low progesterone levels. — Mariah Smith, The Cut, "The Kardashian Sisters Take a Break From Fertility Concerns by Playing Dress-Up," 26 Feb. 2018 The zinc found in oysters controls progesterone levels which are said to have a positive effect on the libido. — Redbook, "Aphrodisiac Food & Wine Pairings to Prime Your Valentine," 9 Feb. 2011 Those faintly balmy conditions are linked to a surge in progesterone in the latter half of the menstrual cycle, called the luteal phase. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "“Natural” birth-control app dogged by unwanted pregnancies gets FDA approval," 15 Aug. 2018 This protein is driven by progesterone, the hormone that surges to sustain a pregnancy. — Marie Mccullough, Philly.com, "Can the abortion pill treat advanced lung cancer? This infertility expert wants to find out," 3 July 2018 What’s more, progesterone, while usually safe, can have cardiovascular and neurological side effects. — Anna North, Vox, "What would America look like without Roe v. Wade? These teenagers are finding out.," 6 Apr. 2018 The Week After Your Period After a bumpy ride (literally!), your estrogen and progesterone hormone levels have gone back to normal — and so will your skin. — Jillian Ruffo, Seventeen, "Why Your Period Makes You Break Out and How to Deal," 17 Feb. 2017

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