progesterona
[pro-jes-te-RO-na]
nounfemininepl: progesterona (invariable) or progesteronais
progesterone
1. A female sex hormone produced primarily by the ovaries after ovulation, essential for maintaining pregnancy and regulating the menstrual cycle
Progesterone levels rise significantly after ovulation to prepare the uterus for implantation.
Os níveis de progesterona aumentam significativamente após a ovulação para preparar o útero para a implantação.
2. A synthetic form of this hormone used in hormone replacement therapy or contraceptive medications
The birth control pill contains both estrogen and progesterone to prevent ovulation.
A pílula anticoncepcional contém tanto estrogênio quanto progesterona para prevenir a ovulação.
Progesterona is a commonly discussed term in Brazilian and Portuguese healthcare contexts. It is frequently mentioned in conversations about pregnancy, fertility, contraception, and menopause. In Brazil, discussions about hormonal health, particularly among women, often reference progesterona levels, especially in the context of fertility treatments and hormone replacement therapy (TRH).
Related Idioms & Phrases
níveis de progesterona elevados (elevated progesterone levels)
deficiência de progesterona (progesterone deficiency)
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