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Progesterone
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Medical Terms Glossary
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Progesterone
- Progesterone is a steroid hormone that plays a role in the female menstrual cycle. Progesterone is also used as part of hormone replacement therapy to slow down or prevent the progression of osteoporosis for women who have passed menopause.
Tags: Estrogen, HRT, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Progesterone