Is this for you?
The Progesterone Blood Test measures levels of progesterone in the blood, helping you to determine whether you have high, low or average levels. Low progesterone levels can cause a host of issues associated with hormonal imbalance, including difficulty conceiving or infertility in women. It can also help to indicate or explain issues during pregnancy. This test is also recommended for anyone looking to diagnose issues with the adrenal glands, which can often be caused by high levels of progesterone in both men and women.
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Progesterone Blood Test = £45
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Hormones: Hormones govern every activity of your body, from growth and metabolism to reproduction and your sleep cycle. Even a small imbalance in your hormone levels can have a significant impact on your health, affecting your mood and energy levels as well as fertility and libido. Hormones are known as chemical messengers which are manufactured in your glands and released into your bloodstream. They instruct your body in everything it does – regulating appetite, growth, mood and reproduction. Generally they keep the body functioning and in balance. Hormone disorders are common and can often be put right through hormone replacement therapy or lifestyle changes. Hormone levels fluctuate throughout the day and, for women, through the reproductive cycle.
Why take this test?
You are struggling to conceive and you want to check that you are ovulating as part of your fertility investigations
You are planning a family and want to check you are ovulating normally
You want to repeat a previous inconclusive result
Your doctor has advised you to have a progesterone test
Special Instructions
Prepare for your Ovulation Progesterone Blood Test by following these instructions. Take this test 7 days before your next period is due. It can be taken at any time if you are not having periods. Avoid taking your sample from a finger used to apply hormone gels/pessaries/patches in the past 4 weeks. Use gloves to apply these. Do not take biotin supplements for 2 days before this test, discuss this with your doctor if it is prescribed. Progesterone is normally tested on day 21 of your menstrual cycle to assess whether ovulation has taken place.
How it works
- Place an order and get your test delivered to your door (delivery is free)
- Take your sample by following the instructions included with the test
- Send your samples (freepost) back to our UK-based, accredited laboratory
- Once your results are received, they will be processed in our laboratory
- One of our doctors will then view your results and prepare a report
- You will receive your report through our online portal in your account
IMPORTANT
Post your blood sample on the same day as testing to prevent your blood from being heamolysed which will result in re-testing.
Take your test
Receive & take your chosen blood or healthcare test in the comfort of your own home.
Post your sample
Send your sample back to us in the freepost pack to our UK based laboratory.
Get your results
View your results with our Doctor’s advice on your personal online dashboard.