What does the hormone progesterone do?

Answer 1

Progesterone is a steroid hormone that prepares a woman's uterus for pregnancy and maintains the pregnancy if one occurs. If conception does not occur, progesterone levels drop which then signals the body to begin another menstrual cycle. It also performs other minor functions such as increasing thyroid function and libido.

Answer 2

The main function of progesterone is to stimulate the growth of a cushion lining in the uterus where the fertilized egg can grow and develop into a baby and help the breast make milk

Answer 3

It develops the endomatrium.Helps to maintain pregnancy.Inhibit emitting of ova.

Answer 4

It thickens the endomatrium.It maintains the preganancy.It inhibits emmitting of ova.