An allergen is a type of antigen that produces an abnormally vigorous immune response in which the immune system fights off a perceived threat that would otherwise be harmless to the body.Such reactions are called allergies.hen an allergen enters the body of an individual that is predisposed to allergies, it triggers an immune reaction and the production of antibodies. These allergen antibodies migrate to mast cells lining the nose, eyes and lungs.
Progestins are synthetic progestogens, medications that have effects similar to those of progesterone. The two most common uses of progestins are for hormonal contraception (either alone or with an estrogen), and to prevent endometrial hyperplasia from unopposed estrogen in hormone replacement therapy.
Ovulation: The release of an egg from one of the ovaries. Progesterone: A female hormone that is produced in the ovaries and that prepares the lining of the uterus for pregnancy. Progestin: A synthetic form of progesterone that is similar to the hormone produced naturally by the body.