The hormone progesterone in human female is produced by?

Progesterone is a vital female sex hormone primarily produced by the corpus luteum, a temporary endocrine gland that forms in the ovary right after ovulation. It develops from the ruptured follicle and immediately starts secreting progesterone to prepare the uterus for a possible pregnancy.

• Formation: After a mature egg is released, the empty follicle transforms into corpus luteum and begins hormone secretion
• Primary Role: Thickens and prepares the uterine lining (endometrium) for successful embryo implantation
• Pregnancy Support: If fertilisation occurs, corpus luteum continues producing progesterone until the placenta takes over around the third month
• Ovulation Prevention: Progesterone actively prevents further ovulation during pregnancy to protect the developing embryo
• Stable Environment: Maintains a safe, nourishing, and stable environment inside the womb for healthy embryo development