After The Test & Treatment Options
After the Test
Once your specimen is submitted, results are typically processed and available within a few business days. However, processing times may vary. When ready, your results will be delivered in a clear, easy-to-understand report. If any results suggest a potential infection, you’ll receive a call from an independent healthcare coordinator. Independent physicians are also available to answer any questions or discuss your results in detail.
Treatment Options
As part of your purchase, you have the opportunity to consult with an independent physician. If appropriate, they may be able to prescribe treatment based on your test results.
Age: 18+
Must be 18+ to order blood tests.
Collection Method
In person at a location
Test Details & What It Measures
A Progesterone test measures the level of progesterone in your blood, a hormone primarily produced by the ovaries in women and, to a lesser extent, by the adrenal glands in both men and women. In women, progesterone plays a critical role in regulating the menstrual cycle, preparing the uterus for pregnancy, and maintaining early stages of pregnancy. After ovulation, progesterone levels rise to support the thickening of the uterine lining, making it ready for a fertilized egg. If pregnancy doesn’t occur, progesterone levels drop, triggering menstruation. This test is commonly used to determine if ovulation has occurred, evaluate fertility issues, or monitor the health of a pregnancy, especially in its early stages.
Progesterone levels vary depending on the menstrual cycle phase and pregnancy status. In premenopausal women, levels range from <1 ng/mL before ovulation to 5–20 ng/mL after ovulation. During the first trimester of pregnancy, progesterone levels typically rise to 11–44 ng/mL or higher. In men and postmenopausal women, levels are usually lower, often less than 1 ng/mL. Abnormal levels may indicate issues such as ovulation disorders, ectopic pregnancy, or hormone-producing tumors.
Reference:
Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. (2008). Progesterone supplementation during the luteal phase and in early pregnancy in the treatment of infertility: an educational bulletin. Fertility and Sterility, 89(4), 789–792.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.02.012
