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Do men also produce progesterone?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 02/07/2022

Yes, but in much lower amounts than women. Progesterone in the male sex is secreted by the adrenal glands and testes.

One of its functions in the male body is to regulate glucose levels and prevent prostate hyperplasia. In addition, progesterone is the precursor of testosterone, the male sex hormone par excellence.

 Zaira Salvador
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
License: 3185-CV
Embryologist. Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) License: 3185-CV.