Question

A woman is taking vaginal progesterone suppositories during her first trimester because her body does not produce enough of it naturally. she asks the nurse what function this hormone has in her pregnancy. what should the nurse explain is the primary function of progesterone

Answer 1

Maintains the endometrial lining of the uterus during pregnancy
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Explanation:
Progesterone is necessary to maintain the endometrial lining of the uterus during pregnancy. It is human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) that acts to ensure the corpus luteum of the ovary continues to produce estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen contributes to mammary gland development, and human placental lactogen regulates maternal glucose, protein, and fat levels. (less)