What Is a Normal Progesterone Level?

The normal Progesterone range is <1.0 ng/mL. Values below or above this range may indicate a condition that requires further evaluation.

Reference Range Table

MarkerLowNormalHigh
Progesterone (Follicular)N/A<1.0 ng/mLN/A
Progesterone (Luteal)Below 1.8 ng/mL — anovulation likely1.8–24 ng/mLAbove 24 ng/mL — possible pregnancy
Progesterone (Postmenopausal)N/A<1.0 ng/mLN/A

What Affects Your Results

Menstrual cycle phase (progesterone peaks 7 days after ovulation), pregnancy, birth control pills (suppress progesterone), hormone replacement therapy, and time of day.

When to Retest

For ovulation confirmation, test on cycle day 21 (or 7 days post-ovulation). For monitoring, per your provider's schedule.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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