Corpus luteum during female reproductive cycle produces:

Explanation

Progesterone is a steroid hormone produced primarily by the corpus luteum in the ovaries after ovulation and, during pregnancy, by the placenta. Its production begins with the conversion of cholesterol into pregnenolone through a series of enzymatic steps. Pregnenolone is then converted into progesterone via enzymes such as 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase. This hormone plays a key role in regulating the menstrual cycle, preparing the uterus for pregnancy, and maintaining pregnancy if fertilization occurs. Additionally, small amounts of progesterone are produced by the adrenal glands in both sexes.