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Post by scarlett on Jan 20, 2007 11:06:35 GMT -5
I've had my day 21 progesterone blood test, but I can't find anywhere on the web what the normal range results are. Does anyone know? I want to be prepared for when I get the results - plus I don't entirely trust the GP's treatment room - they said my thyroid was in the normal range but my consultant disagreed.
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Post by ouchy on Jan 20, 2007 11:50:41 GMT -5
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Post by akcheryl on Jan 20, 2007 22:27:42 GMT -5
I was told 10ng/ml is good, 15mg/ml is better (both day 21 Progesterone). As you can see from Ouchy's link, 5mg/ml "probably indicates some form of ovulation."
I can tell you after Thursday (Jan. 25) what a low Progesterone means (mine was 3mg/ml on day 21).
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Post by scarlett on Jan 21, 2007 6:15:03 GMT -5
Thanks for that info Ouchy and Akcheryl!! I'll let you know how it goes. Let us know updates too AKcheryl.
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Post by needadvise on Jan 21, 2007 10:14:55 GMT -5
5 indicates weak ovulation, they look for 10 or higher non-medicated, and 15 and higher for medicated. mine was 25.4 this month, and iam on clomid, so they said it was great but BFN. i hope your results come back wonderful. without clomid mine were too low for a couple months there.
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Post by scarlett on Jan 22, 2007 15:35:22 GMT -5
I got my day 21 results and it was 23.4. I thought this was good but then my GP said that below 20 indicated a possible problem, 20-30 indicated that ovulation had probably taken place, anything +30 indicated that ovulation had definitely happened. So now I'm not so sure my result is that good?
I'm seeing my gynae dr on the 30th, so maybe she will be able to clarify......maybe they measure it differently in the UK to the US - anyone know?
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Post by ouchy on Jan 22, 2007 15:38:15 GMT -5
Humm. Not sure. The only scale I've seen is in metrics. Do you use the metric system where you're at? Are your units ng/ml on your lab results?
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Post by scarlett on Jan 22, 2007 16:01:42 GMT -5
I'm honestly not sure Ouchy what the measurement is. I would think it would be metric though. I was off the phone before I thought to ask. I have to collect copies of my results to take to my gynae dr, so I'll check then.
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Post by apple on Feb 2, 2007 9:58:06 GMT -5
A while ago I asked my doctor if I could get a test to make sure I was ovulating. But he said to me that probably I was, since I have regular period and people with endo usually ovulate, bla blah. So on my last appointment I insisted again since I went to the fertility clinic last year but they have not confirmed that to me! And found that kind of estrange since it is quite important to make sure you are ovulating when trying to get pregnant right? Anyway I finally got my test and results today. My value was 10.2 nmol/L (note that the unit is nmol/L and not ng/ml). So if ovulating value should be 25-35 nmol/L so I did not ovulated. =========================================== The most appropriate test for detecting ovulation is a serum progesterone concentration. This is performed approximately seven days before the predicted date of a menstrual period (day 1). The day can be calculated on the basis of a 14 day luteal phase so if the menstrual cycle is 28 days, test on day 21. Test on day 23 of a 30 day cycle, and day 25 of a 32 day cycle.
A progesterone concentration above 20-25 nmol/L confirms ovulation occurred in that cycle. Lower values mean either anovulation or inappropriate timing of the blood test. A low concentration can be checked by taking two measurements of progesterone a week apart in the next cycle or alternatively recalculating the day of testing.
Urinary dip sticks for LH are also widely used for ovulation detection, but are expensive, open to problems of interpretation and are only of value when periods are regular. Blood or urinary LH tests are of no value in general practice. ==============================================
My periods are usually 25 days not 28 (My doctor knew about this) so I guess as per comment above I should test earlier, probably 3 days earlier so maybe day 18. Also it could be that just that period was anovulatory so using strips will be another way to check. I may also need to repeat test.
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Post by ouchy on Feb 2, 2007 10:32:37 GMT -5
AMy periods are usually 25 days not 28 (My doctor knew about this) so I guess as per comment above I should test earlier, probably 3 days earlier so maybe day 18. Also it could be that just that period was anovulatory so using strips will be another way to check. I may also need to repeat test. If you are talking about testing w/ ovulation test strips (OPK's), you should start checking before day 11 w/ a 25 day cycle! If you have a normal luteal phase (14 days), you would see a + OPK 1-2 days before day 11. You would probably also benefit from taking your temp. in the morning. I've never heard of that unit of measurement. I'm glad you could find a range of values for it, though!!!
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Post by ouchy on Feb 2, 2007 10:40:03 GMT -5
The most appropriate test for detecting ovulation is a serum progesterone concentration. This is performed approximately seven days before the predicted date of a menstrual period (day 1). The day can be calculated on the basis of a 14 day luteal phase so if the menstrual cycle is 28 days, test on day 21. Test on day 23 of a 30 day cycle, and day 25 of a 32 day cycle.
Ah. Ok. Serum test should be around day 18 for you if you do ovulate on day 11. Using test strips would be effective before day 11 to see the LH rise. Also, you could also ovulate around day 14 and just have a short luteal phase, which could interfere w/ implantation and is caused by low progesterone. This would give you ovulation on day 14 and an 11 day luteal phase, equaling 25 days. Temps would tell ya' for sure what you're dealing with, though!
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Post by apple on Feb 2, 2007 15:46:20 GMT -5
Yep. You are right I should use strips before-around day 11. I been taking temp reading and also the saliva one, that is how I now that ovulation on my case is usually around day 11. Thanks
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Post by needadvise on Feb 13, 2007 8:44:42 GMT -5
that dr was wrong unless you wer using some out of the country # system, that # in our terms here is AWESOME. 20-30 means ovulation? all i know about day 21 tests, say less then 10 is a weak O, if an O at all (5 and up weak..under likely nothing), and over 10 means ovulation as i have gotten a 10 before, and backed it up with temps and opks. then on medicated cycles they wanna see 15 and up, so your # is fantastic.
i hear it can be a bit more accurate even still with a morning appt and/or fasting to.
good luck, michelle
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Post by apple on Feb 13, 2007 14:13:05 GMT -5
My value was 10.2 nmol/L (note that the unit is nmol/L and not ng/ml). .Ovulating value should be 25-35 nmol/L so I did not ovulated. On my previous post I explain in detail that this is a different value.
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Post by tan on Feb 16, 2007 7:45:50 GMT -5
Is progesterone test indicate ovulation more accurately than studying follicles by serial ultrasonography? I was suspected for poly cystic ovary as my LH was high, but during lap endo diagnosed. My idea was LH can be high in poly cystic ovary syndrome only, but when endo diagnosed, my doctor said high LH is due to anovulation. Ovarian drilling also done, That's why I am very keen to know whether now I am ovulating or not.
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