In fertility, as in other fields of medicine, we often find scientific terms that can be confusing or difficult to understand, for this reason we decided to publish this series “Fertility from A to Z” as a glossary of terms that you will find on the way to fulfill your dream to have a baby.
Next we have for our patients the definitions of terms and keywords of health, reproduction and fertility treatments with the letter p.

Progesterone

Hormone secreted by the yellow body or luteum of the ovary after ovulation has occurred. It is responsible for the preparation of the uterus for pregnancy. It also maintains the placenta during the early stages of pregnancy to prevent abortion.