Steroidal hormone produced in the ovary by the corpus luteum.
Note: Progesterone is involved in sexual development and the
ovarian cycle, and essential for maintenance of
pregnancy.
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 796 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)