Progesterone
Formal name: Progesterone
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To help determine the cause of infertility, track ovulation, help diagnose an ectopic or failing pregnancy, monitor the health of a pregnancy, and help diagnose the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding
When to Get Tested?
At specific times during a woman's menstrual cycle to determine whether/when she is ovulating; during early pregnancy when symptoms suggest an ectopic or failing pregnancy; throughout pregnancy to help determine placenta and fetal health; and when a woman has abnormal uterine bleeding
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm; a limited number of laboratories can perform this test on saliva.
Test Preparation Needed?
None
