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Is progesterone an estrogen?
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No: Progesterone is another ovarian hormone quite distinct from estrogen. One major effect of Progesterone is stabilization of an early pregnancy.
Answered 7/28/2014
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No: Both are produced by the female ovaries, but they balance reproductive and other tissue functions in different ways. Progesterone levels increase rapidly after ovulation and then decrease if fertilization does not occur, causing menses. Progesterone has a broad range of effects beyond reproduction, as it influences pathways of hormonal synthesis, including cortisol.
Answered 6/30/2014
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