Steroid hormones, such as progesterone, are able to modify immunity and influence disease outcome. Dendritic cells (DCs) drive potent immune responses, express receptors for steroid hormones, and may ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: Progesterone is a natural reproductive hormone that ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 6%−20% of reproductive-aged women, and is commonly accompanied by irregular ...

BOSTON — Certain ultraviolet filters commonly found in sunscreens induce a calcium signal in human sperm, mimicking progesterone and affecting sperm function, according to study findings presented ...

The hormone progesterone holds a pivotal role in a woman’s reproductive functioning. It not only regulates the menstrual cycle but also preps the uterus for conception and helps keep a pregnancy ...

The measurement of salivary steroids is evaluated as a field method for investigations of human reproductive function. Progesterone was measured in the saliva of women from two ethnic groups living in ...

Many ultraviolet (UV)-filtering chemicals commonly used in sunscreens interfere with the function of human sperm cells, and some mimic the effect of the female hormone progesterone, a new study finds.

Your reproductive system is designed to prepare for pregnancy every month during your childbearing years. This is a collaborative effort of your reproductive organs and relevant hormones. The corpus ...