Hormones system

Progesterone

A reproductive hormone that varies through the menstrual cycle and is essential to pregnancy.

What is it

Progesterone — in plain English.

Progesterone is produced primarily by the ovaries (corpus luteum) in the second half of the menstrual cycle. It supports endometrial preparation and maintains early pregnancy.

Why it's measured

What Progesterone can reveal.

Progesterone is important to fertility evaluation, menstrual cycle assessment, and perimenopausal hormone changes in research literature.

Reference range

Where most laboratories draw the standard line.

Standard laboratory reference

Cycle-dependent ng/mL

Reference ranges vary by laboratory. Your individual reference range will appear on your test report and should be interpreted by your physician in the context of your overall health profile.

What results may indicate

Higher vs. lower Progesterone — at a high level.

Elevated

Reflects ovulation in cycle-day-7-after-ovulation testing; pregnancy in other contexts.

Lower

In luteal phase, has been associated with anovulation in published research.

These associations are general. They are not a personal diagnosis or prediction. Discuss your individual results with your physician in the context of your full health profile.

When it's measured

When Progesterone is typically run.

Often measured on cycle day 21 (or ~7 days post-ovulation) to confirm ovulation.

Related markers

Often measured alongside Progesterone.

Measured in

Progesterone is one of 160 biomarkers in the Apex Panel.

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This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Lab results alone are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition and do not replace the advice of a healthcare provider. OPTML does not offer medical advice, a diagnosis, medical treatment, or any form of medical opinion.