title: Clinical roles and applications of progesterone in reproductive medicine: an overview.
abstract: The physiologic and clinical value of progesterone is undisputed and a cornerstone of human reproduction. Better understanding of the exact dynamics and effects of endogenous progesterone secretion, as well as its therapeutic actions, is critical to ensure optimal clinical results in artificial reproduction technology, and to enhance chances of successfully completing pregnancy. Novel progesterone-based drugs and administration regimens will provide clinicians with greater options to make the management and treatment of infertile couples less burdensome and more successful.
authors.affiliation: Reproductive Medicine Unit, GynePro Medical Group, Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: Marco
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Filicori
mesh_terms: D004717:Endometrium / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011374:Progesterone / Q000502:physiology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011372:Progestins / Q000502:physiology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D011372:Progestins; D011374:Progesterone
keywords: Progesterone; abnormal uterine bleeding; endometrium; in vitro fertilization; miscarriage