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===Progesterone (P<sub>4</sub>)===
 
===Progesterone (P<sub>4</sub>)===
Progesterone is a steroid hormone that along with oestrogens is based on a cholesterol molecule produced by the corpus luteum and the placenta using cholesterol as the base molecule. Progesterone is produced in the [[Corpus_Luteum_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|corpus luteum]]. More detailed information regarding corpus luteum [[Corpus_Luteum_Formation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|formation]] and [[Corpus_Luteum_Regression_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|regression]] please use the links. Progesterone prepares the uterus for reception of fertilised oocytes and is transported via the blood bound to plasma proteins. Progesterone also prepares the mammary tissues for milk production as well as inhibiting female reproductive behaviours associated with oestrous.
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Progesterone is a steroid hormone that along with oestrogens is based on a cholesterol molecule produced by the corpus luteum and the placenta using cholesterol as the base molecule. Progesterone is produced by the [[Corpus_Luteum_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|corpus luteum]] as well as by the feto-placental unit and in the zona reticularis of the adrenal cortex (to a lesser extent). More detailed information regarding corpus luteum [[Corpus_Luteum_Formation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|formation]] and [[Corpus_Luteum_Regression_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|regression]] please use the links. Progesterone prepares the uterus for reception of fertilized oocytes and is transported via the blood bound to plasma proteins. Progesterone also prepares the mammary tissues for milk production as well as inhibiting female reproductive behaviours associated with oestrous.  
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'''Effects on reproductive organs:'''
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Vagina: slight mucous secretion, paleness, exfoliation
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Cervix: closure, formation of the mucous plug
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Uterus: stimulates uterine gland secretions, decreases uterine motility, immunosuppression, inhibition of PGF2a and PGE2
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Fallopian tube: increased secretion, decreased motility
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Mammary gland: stimulates lobulo-alveolar development
 
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