A look at the evolution of progesterones: focusing on the benefits of the fourth generation

Progesterone is one of the female sex hormones that has a great influence on regulating many female states in individuals. Progesterone is naturally secreted in the body by the corpus luteum, which is a temporary endocrine gland, and plays different roles in the body. Progesterone plays an important role in regulating the natural ovulation cycle in the second half of the menstrual cycle. In general, many processes related to the female hormonal cycle, including menstruation, pregnancy, and even menopause, depend on the secretion of the hormone progesterone.