Progesterone Test

The Serum Progesterone Test measures the amount of progesterone present in the blood. Progesterone is a crucial female reproductive hormone produced mainly by the ovaries and plays a major role in regulating the menstrual cycle and maintaining pregnancy.

This test is commonly prescribed to:

• Diagnose infertility

• Detect ovulation

• Investigate recurrent miscarriages

• Diagnose ectopic or failing pregnancy

• Monitor pregnancy health

• Evaluate abnormal uterine bleeding

• Diagnose hormonal imbalance and menstrual irregularities

Progesterone prepares the uterus for implantation of a fertilized egg and supports early pregnancy. The hormone levels fluctuate during the menstrual cycle—rising after ovulation and during early pregnancy, and falling before menstruation.

Low progesterone levels may indicate menopause, abnormal pregnancy, or ovulation problems.

High progesterone levels may be associated with ovarian cysts, ovarian cancer, or congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

This test is widely used by gynecologists as a reliable marker of ovulation and pregnancy viability.

This is a serum blood test that measures the level of progesterone hormone in the bloodstream.