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Progesterone Neurosteroid Function

Meaning

Progesterone Neurosteroid Function refers to the critical, non-reproductive roles of progesterone and its metabolite allopregnanolone in the central nervous system, where they act as potent modulators of neuronal activity and survival. These compounds are synthesized de novo in the brain and glial cells, exerting immediate, localized effects that influence mood, sleep quality, anxiety levels, and neuroprotection. This function is distinct from progesterone’s classical role in the reproductive tract.