Progesterone, postmenopausal — lab reference
In the reference guideExogenous hormone use changes interpretation.
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Female phase detail is on the next section. Exogenous progesterone route/timing matters.
Method-dependent; LC-MS/MS is preferred at very low values.
Cycle day and exogenous progesterone timing matter.
Wide physiologic variation.
Single values are pulse- and timing-sensitive; confirm the clinical question.
Wide range; hormone therapy may suppress.
Hormone therapy may suppress.
Your lab may use its own range. Symptoms, medicines, and the types of white blood cells also matter.
Altitude, smoking, hydration, androgen therapy, and pregnancy may shift values.
Ask your clinician to consider altitude and iron/B12/folate status. Pregnancy requires trimester-specific ranges.
Hydration and altitude are major modifiers. Ask your clinician to review alongside hemoglobin and RBC indices.
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