Progesterone

Pronunciation: /proʊˈdʒɛstərˌoʊn/

Progesterone (noun)

  1. A hormone made mainly in the ovaries that helps control the menstrual cycle and supports pregnancy.
  2. A hormone used in some medicines to affect the body’s hormone balance, often related to pregnancy support.

Examples

  • Progesterone helps prepare the body for pregnancy.
  • The body produces progesterone during the menstrual cycle.