The Progesterone looks at hormone that rises after ovulation. It is done for: confirm ovulation.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Confirm ovulation.
About 7 days before the expected period. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Ovulation occurred. Low or negative may mean: No ovulation that cycle. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Hormone that rises after ovulation.
Blood
Ovulation occurred.
No ovulation that cycle.
Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
Uses your location once to list the nearest facilities. Nothing is stored.
What does the Progesterone measure?
Hormone that rises after ovulation.
Why is the Progesterone done?
Confirm ovulation.
Do I need to fast for the Progesterone?
About 7 days before the expected period.
What does a high or positive Progesterone mean?
Ovulation occurred.
What does a low or negative Progesterone mean?
No ovulation that cycle.
What is the normal range for the Progesterone?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.
Why is Progesterone done?
Confirm ovulation.
Do I need to prepare or fast for Progesterone?
About 7 days before the expected period. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Ovulation occurred. Low or negative may mean: No ovulation that cycle. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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