1. Are men tested for progesterone?
Not usually, unless specific adrenal diseases are suspected. Progesterone does not have an established role in males.
2. Are there other uses for progesterone?
Yes. Progesterone (in the synthetic form progestin) is often used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopausal women. However, the use of combined progestin and estrogen therapy has become controversial recently based on findings from a National Institutes of Health study. For more information, read New Facts About: Estrogen/Progestin Hormone Therapy. Progesterone also is used in some contraceptive pills.
3. If I am menopausal and on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), is there ever a need to monitor my progesterone level?
Sometimes. If you still have your uterus and are having symptoms, such as unexplained uterine bleeding, your doctor may order a progesterone test along with other tests and procedures. If you do not have a uterus (removed during a hysterectomy), your HRT will not include progesterone and it will not need to be checked.
