progesterone levels

[becky11]

Hello,

I received my progesterone level from the hospital just a moment ago and was wondering what the range should be if checking ovulation?

Thanks-Becky

[housingmama]

it should be 10 or less

[pussycat617]

A progesterone test is done to confirm ovulation. When a follicle releases its egg, it becomes what is called a corpus luteum and produces progesterone. A level over 5 probably indicates some form of ovulation, but most doctors want to see a level over 10 on a natural cycle, and a level over 15 on a medicated cycle. There is no mid-luteal level that predicts pregnancy. Some say the test may be more accurate if done first thing in the morning after fasting.

This is from PinelandPress.Com.  It verifies what my OB/GYN has told me for years.