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Had Irregular Periods. Done Hormone Tests. Meaning Of Low Progesterone Level?

Hi I had very irregular periods for 1 year and I went for hormone tests DAY4 of menstrual cycle FSH: 7.9 IU/L Day8 LH: 12.1IU/L Day 21 from the date of my next period due(about 42 days of menstrual cycle) Progesterone: 5nmol/L I am concerned about the low progesterone level does that mean I am not Ovulating?
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Hi ,Low progesterone indicates absence of ovulation. With your history it is difficult to comment on cause of anovulation.Your LH/FSH indicates otherwise normal pituitary hormones. Please mention your weight, height , BMI and if in
creased hair growth present or not.
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Had Irregular Periods. Done Hormone Tests. Meaning Of Low Progesterone Level?

Hi ,Low progesterone indicates absence of ovulation. With your history it is difficult to comment on cause of anovulation.Your LH/FSH indicates otherwise normal pituitary hormones. Please mention your weight, height , BMI and if in creased hair growth present or not.