Progesterone

Cards (6)

  • Who is the Depo-Provera given to and why?
    Given to sex offender to artificially raise progesterone to lower aggression and sexual urges
  • Where is progesterone primarily found?
    In women
  • What is the function of progesterone?
    > Supports menstruation
    > Helps maintain early stages of pregnancy
  • What behaviour is linked with progesterone?
    Nurturing behaviours
  • How is progesterone linked with aggression?
    Higher levels of progesterone lead to low aggression
  • What is Depo-Provera?
    Contraceptive injection