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Progesterone and Calming Effects

Meaning

Progesterone and Calming Effects describes the neurobiological influence of the steroid hormone progesterone, particularly its metabolite allopregnanolone, on the central nervous system to induce anxiolytic, sedative, and mood-stabilizing properties. This effect is a key component of progesterone’s pleiotropic role, extending beyond its function in the reproductive cycle to include direct modulation of neural excitability and the systemic stress response. Clinically, this property is utilized to support sleep quality and manage anxiety-related symptoms.