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Why Would Progesterone Count Be Low On Day 22 In A 27 Day Period Cycle?

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Posted on Tue, 15 May 2018
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Question : please please help I had a day 21 progesterone (actually taken day 22 because of bank holiday) it came back at 4 I have just start period today why was it so low i am worried I haven't ovulated and I am trying to conceive my period is a 27 day cycle is this why it was only 4?
clearblue fertility monitor showed peak on day 16 and 17 so may be day 21 timing was wrong?
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (-4 hours later)
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Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Yes you may have ovulated later or earlier than you thought or the kit showed.
Progesterone levels and ovulation predictor kits are not very reliable.
Follicular monitoring by ultrasound scan is the best way to objectively track ovulation and help you conceive faster.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy
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as I have been pregnant before is more than likely I ovulate? I unfortunately miscarried at 13 weeks. Baby died at 5 weeks x
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (13 hours later)
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Yes ovulation is happening but follicular monitoring will help you to pinpoint exact dates.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Why Would Progesterone Count Be Low On Day 22 In A 27 Day Period Cycle?

Brief Answer: As below Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Yes you may have ovulated later or earlier than you thought or the kit showed. Progesterone levels and ovulation predictor kits are not very reliable. Follicular monitoring by ultrasound scan is the best way to objectively track ovulation and help you conceive faster. Looking forward to hearing from you. Take care