Progesterone
ATC Code
G03DA04
Progesterone
Definition
Produced in the corpus luteum and by the placenta, as an antagonist of estrogens. Promotes proliferation of uterine mucosa and the implantation of the blastocyst, prevents further follicular development.
Also known as Corpus Luteum Hormone, Delta4-pregnene-3,20-dione, Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, Progesterone — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC G03DA per NCIT
- NCIT NCIT:C2297 per NCIT
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Amenorrhea | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Female infertility | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Female reproductive system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Ovaries | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Reproductive system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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