What does progesterone level mean after taking clomid?
Around day 21-25 (approximately 7-9 days after ovulation), come in for blood test for progesterone (this gives vital information regarding your ability to ovulate) The starting dose should be 50 mg. daily for 5 days, increasing to 100,150 or even 200 mg if ovulation does not occur. Some patients will require increased amounts of clomiphene and/or addition of other medications to clomiphene to induce regular ovulations. Progesterone is an ovarian hormone secreted by the corpus luteum after ovulation. This hormone helps maintain the endometrial lining which is crucial for implantation of the embryo. Furthermore, it is vital in sustaining the early pregnancy for the first 7-9 weeks of gestation. Reference ranges are: Follicular phase 0.5 – 2.4 ng/mL Luteal phase 2.4 – 20.7 ng/mL Pregnancy >13.
