Progesterone rises after ovulation, so measuring it at the appropriate point in the menstrual cycle can help confirm whether ovulation has occurred. For a regular 28-day cycle, testing is commonly timed around day 21; with an irregular cycle, timing is usually based on the expected next period.
Progesterone may also be measured for other clinical reasons, including selected fertility investigations and monitoring during pregnancy. Results depend heavily on timing, cycle length and clinical context, so interpretation should take these factors into account.
Full profile breakdown
What gets tested?
The biomarkers included in this profile are grouped below so you can see exactly what is being assessed.
Hormones
Hormones are chemical messengers produced by glands and released into the bloodstream. Measuring selected hormones can provide information about endocrine, reproductive and other physiological functions.
Progesterone
Progesterone is a hormone that rises after ovulation and supports the uterine lining and early pregnancy. Its level can help confirm whether ovulation has occurred when testing is timed correctly within the menstrual cycle.
How it works
Whether you use a home test or have your sample taken with one of our trained clinicians, our blood tests are quick and easy to use.
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Give your sample
At home, or in one of our testing locations.
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Send your sample
Home kits include return postage. Professionally collected samples are sent to the laboratory for analysis.
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Receive your results
We provide a secure link to your results and our doctor’s comprehensive report.
Your report
How do I read my results?
Laboratory results are provided with reference ranges which are based on the normal test results of a large group of healthy people from the same age group and gender as yourself.
Sometimes, healthy people get results outside the reference range, while people with health problems can have results in the normal range. If your results fall outside the reference range, or if you have symptoms despite a normal result, you may require more testing or wish to discuss the result with your GP. Alternatively you can book an appointment with one of our Private GP for £49 if you would like to discuss your results in more detail.
For simplicity, we provided your results graphically, so they are easy to understand. Any result flagged amber is outside of the standard range. Normal results are in green.