Progesterone

What Does This Test Check?

The Progesterone Blood Test measures the progesterone level that rises after ovulation and supports the second half of the menstrual cycle. It is commonly used to confirm that ovulation has happened and to investigate irregular cycles or fertility concerns.

Forth offers the Progesterone Blood Test for 44 pounds as a home finger-prick kit. As a single-marker test it keeps the price lower than a full hormone profile.

A low progesterone result on a day when it should be high may indicate that ovulation did not occur, while a normal mid-luteal peak suggests it did. Timing of the test matters a lot, so interpret the result against where you are in your cycle and discuss it with a GP who can place it in context.