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Advanced Practice Wellness Clinic

PROGESTERONE


Medically Reviewed By: Quentin Caswell, FNP-C
Last Updated: July 7, 2023

The Progesterone Test measures the amount of the hormone in your blood. Progesterone is a female hormone produced by the ovaries and it’s essential for pregnancy. It prepares the uterus for fertilization and produces breast milk. The hormone also plays a role in sexual desire.

TEST DETAILS

Are you worried that you can’t have children? A Progesterone Test can help find the cause of infertility, monitor the success of infertility medicines, and a multitude of other information to assess the ability to have children. It can also help diagnose problems with the adrenal glands and some types of cancer.

FAQS

AM I REQUIRED TO FAST?
No
IS A DOCTOR’S ORDER REQUIRED?
No. You do not need to provide a doctor’s order to get lab testing done at Advanced Practice Clinic.
WHEN WILL I GET MY TEST RESULTS?
Test results generally take between 24 to 72 business hours after your specimen is collected.
DO I NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?
No. You can walk in for same day testing. We make it easy for you by offering work-friendly hours.
IF I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MY TESTS RESULTS WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?
We recommend you share your results with your healthcare provider.

"This content is for educational purposes and does not substitute personalized medical advice."

Quentin Caswell, FNP-C

Quentin Caswell, MSN, is an Integrative and Functional Medicine Specialist dedicated to helping patients feel their best. Board certified in advanced bioidentical hormone replacement and peptide therapy, he earned his Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri (Mizzou) and opened Advanced Practice Wellness Clinic in 2011.