When to check progesterone after pregnancy

The progesterone value changes with the changes in the menstrual cycle. Before ovulation, the progesterone value is relatively low, and the test is of little practical significance. Generally, it is necessary to check it after ovulation. The progesterone value can be used to determine whether it is ovulation and whether the corpus luteum deficiency after ovulation is normal. A result exceeding 15ng/ml means that ovulation has occurred. If the progesterone value is always less than 20ng/ml after ovulation, it indicates that the corpus luteum is insufficient, which may cause threatened abortion. During pregnancy, progesterone levels will remain at a low level and are not likely to decrease. It is usually around 25-30ng/ml. If you underestimate the possibility of ectopic pregnancy or threatened miscarriage.

Progesterone is a natural estrogen secreted by progesterone. Generally speaking, the progesterone level will reach its peak about a week after ovulation. Therefore, if you want to test for corpus luteum insufficiency, it is recommended to check the progesterone level one week after ovulation. If the progesterone value is relatively low, it indicates corpus luteum insufficiency. Generally, you should avoid checking the progesterone level 2 to 4 days during your menstrual period, because the progesterone level is the lowest at this time. If you are pregnant, you can check the progesterone level as soon as possible after pregnancy, especially for patients with habitual miscarriage. If the progesterone level is too low, you should supplement it in time to prevent miscarriage.

The time to check the progesterone level can be considered to take blood samples 2 to 4 days after the menarche to check the progesterone level and other growth hormone indexes, which can reflect the basic female hormones. Another way is to check the progesterone level during the ovulation period or follicular period, which can also reflect the function of progesterone and the status of ovulation. This is the best time range. The actual time should be to draw venous blood in the morning on an empty stomach. Alternatively, blood samples can be collected during menstruation and follicular phase, and comprehensive evaluation based on the test results can reflect the function of progesterone.

Nowadays, many women in the early stages of pregnancy, once they realize that they are pregnant, they can't wait to go to the hospital to check the hcg gonadotropin level in their blood cells, and also need to check the progesterone value. It may be based on what you read on the Internet or in a book, depending on whether the hcg gonadotropin level in the early blood cells can double within two days, and indirectly determine whether your pregnancy is successful. In addition, it is also necessary to combine the level of progesterone in the blood to decide whether a certain amount of corpus luteum copper should be given to maintain the pregnancy.