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Progesterone
Also known:
Progesterone
systematic name:
Progesterone
₡18,000
What sample is required?
The determination is made from a venous blood sample from the arm.
Is some kind of prior preparation necessary?
For this test you do not need any special preparation.
Why do the analysis?
To determine the cause of infertility, to monitor ovulation, to facilitate the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy or abortion, to monitor pregnancy, to monitor hormone replacement therapy with progesterone and as an aid in the diagnosis of the cause of bleeding abnormal menstrual periods.
When to do the analysis?
At a specific time in the menstrual cycle, the determination of progesterone indicates whether or not the woman is ovulating. At the beginning of pregnancy it is useful in women with suspected ectopic pregnancy or risk of abortion. Throughout the pregnancy it indicates the state of health of the fetus and the placenta. Periodically it is useful in cases of progesterone replacement hormone therapy. It is also used in cases of abnormal menstrual bleeding.