Progesterone is steroid hormone whichprepares the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized ovum and promotes the maintenance of pregnancy, among other functions.
Moreover, Progesterone is a hormone that is produced by the ovaries and helps to regulate the menstrual cycle; one of the female sex hormones involved in the regulation of ovulation and the menstrual cycle
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