nd other species. It belongs to a group of steroid hormones called the progestogens, and is the major progestogen in the body. Progesterone is also a crucial metbolic intermediate in the production other endogenous steroids, including the sex hormones and the corticosteroids, and plays an imporant role in brain function as a neurosteroid.
2. Application:
Progesterone is used for luteal support in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) cycles such as In-vitro Fertilization (IVF).
Progesterone is