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Integrative Fertility (Expert Forum)
Progesterone levels and ovulation
Answered by
John H. Kim, M.D. - Women's Health, Gynecology, Acupuncture, Integrative Medicine, REI, Mind/Body Medicine, ReproductiveMedicine, IntegrativeFertility, Herbal Medicine, infertility, menopause
John H. Kim, M.D.
Los Altos - CA
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Progesterone levels and ovulation
by MJ361, Feb 28, 2008 01:47PM
I was placed on Clomid, 50mgs, cycles days 3-7 this past month. I had my progesterone levels tested on cycle day 25. They were 4.4 Subsequently, I got my period on cycle day 27. I believe I ovulate normally when not on Clomid. I am currently trying to get pregnant.
Was my progesterone test done too late in my cycle, hence the reading of 4.4? Or, did I not ovulate, and that is why the reading is so low?
Was my progesterone test done too late in my cycle, hence the reading of 4.4? Or, did I not ovulate, and that is why the reading is so low?
Doctor's Answer
by John H. Kim, M.D., Feb 29, 2008 03:51PM
, Feb 29, 2008 03:51PMTo: MJ361
Yes, it was probably done too late. I would check it 7 days after ovulation. You should know when you are ovulating on clomid by ultrasound monitoring with HCG injection or by ovulation kit monitoring.
