progesterones
Uterine lining maintainers
Progesterones are steroid hormones that prepare and maintain the uterus for pregnancy.
The term usually refers to progesterone itself along with synthetic versions (progestins) used in birth control pills and hormone therapy.
Her doctor prescribed progesterones to regulate her cycle.
The singular progesterone is far more common in medical contexts.
Carrying developing offspring
- implantationEmbedding into tissue
- fertilityCapacity for reproduction
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- uterine liningInner womb tissue
gestation · embryo · fetal development · cervical mucus · contraception · IVF · assisted reproduction · prenatal
Female reproductive hormone
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- steroidFour-ringed organic compound
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- menstrual cycleMonthly female reproductive process
ovaries · endometrium · follicle · secretion · synthesis · receptor · binding · regulation
Preventing conception intentionally
- pillsOral medication units
- injectionsSyringe-administered doses
- suppositoriesDissolvable medication for insertion
- creamsRich emollient lotions
patches · IUD · synthetic · bioidentical · compounded · prescription · dosage · formulation
Supplementing depleted bodily chemicals
- menopauseEnd of fertility
- hot flashesBrief intense warmth episodes
- HRTSupplemental endocrine treatment
- endometriosisDisplaced uterine tissue condition
PCOS · amenorrhea · irregular periods · fibroids · premenstrual syndrome · infertility treatment · supplementation · deficiency
pregnancy
Carrying developing offspring
- implantationEmbedding into tissue
- fertilityCapacity for reproduction
- conceptionFormation of an idea
uterine lining · gestation · embryo · fetal development · cervical mucus · contraception · IVF · assisted reproduction · prenatal · maternal
estrogen
Female reproductive hormone
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- steroidFour-ringed organic compound
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
menstrual cycle · ovaries · endometrium · follicle · secretion · synthesis · receptor · binding · regulation · endocrine
birth control
Preventing conception intentionally
- pillsOral medication units
- injectionsSyringe-administered doses
- suppositoriesDissolvable medication for insertion
creams · patches · IUD · synthetic · bioidentical · compounded · prescription · dosage · formulation · depot
hormone replacement
Supplementing depleted bodily chemicals
- menopauseEnd of fertility
- hot flashesBrief intense warmth episodes
- HRTSupplemental endocrine treatment
endometriosis · PCOS · amenorrhea · irregular periods · fibroids · premenstrual syndrome · infertility treatment · supplementation · deficiency · imbalance
progesteronesestrogens
Female sex hormones
estradiol · estrone · estriol · mifepristone · abortifacients