What is the function of progesterone

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There are several female friends around because of pregnancy, go to the hospital for examination, the doctor prescribed progesterone drugs, which makes them particularly puzzled, I think many friends have such a situation, here to share the role of progesterone?

What is the function of progesterone

Function 1: progesterone is generally used after ovulation, which can make glands grow in the uterine mucosa, uterine congestion and endometrial thickening, so as to prepare for the implantation of fertilized eggs. After the implantation of the fertilized egg, it can produce placenta, reduce the excitability of the pregnant uterus, inhibit its activity, and make the fetus grow safely.

Function 2, progesterone and estrogen should be used at the same time, which can effectively promote the full development of the breast and prepare for milk production.

The third function is to close the cervix, reduce and thicken the mucus, so that the sperm is not easy to penetrate; when the dose is large, it can inhibit the secretion of pituitary gonadotropin through the negative feedback effect on hypothalamus, resulting in the inhibition of ovulation.

matters needing attention

For pregnant women, if taking progesterone drugs, we must follow the doctor's guidance, in the amount of drugs and medication time is very careful.