Why is this procedure done?
This test is done to find out how much progesterone is in your blood. Progesterone is a hormone. The main job of this hormone is to help a womans body be ready for pregnancy. The doctor may order a progesterone level to: ‚
- Check when ovulation happens
- Understand problems that may be happening with a pregnancy
- Learn about the cause of abnormal bleeding in a woman's uterus
- Look for causes of infertility
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What will the results be?
- The doctor will look at the results of your test. The doctor may learn that you have signs of an illness that needs treatment.
- If the results are normal your body is likely working in a normal way.
- If the results are not normal, you may have an illness. Your doctor may order more tests to learn more about what is wrong.
- The test will help check a result that is not normal or to learn more about a diagnosis.
- The doctor will talk with you about treatment.
What happens before the procedure?
- There are no special things to do before the test.
- Talk to your doctor about:
- All the drugs you are taking
- If you have any bleeding problems
What happens during the procedure?
The test will only take a few minutes. You will be awake the whole time. You will have a small amount of blood taken from you with a needle. You may have a small amount of pain. The needle will be taken out and a bandage will be put on your skin. The lab will test to see how much progesterone is in your blood. ‚
What happens after the procedure?
- You may want to sit quietly for a few minutes before standing up. Sitting for a few minutes will help keep you from feeling dizzy after the test.
- Put pressure with your other hand where the needle was. Pressure will help with bruising and bleeding.
- Ask your doctor when you will get the results.
What care is needed at home?
You may do your everyday activities when you get back home. ‚
What follow-up care is needed?
Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep your visits. This test will help your doctor understand if you have a problem. Together you can make a plan for more care. ‚
What problems could happen?
- Pain
- Bruising
- Bleeding
- Feeling dizzy
- Infection
Where can I learn more?
American Association for Clinical Chemistry ‚
http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/progesterone/tab/test ‚
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