What is a good number?

tigerjen77 · 08-14-2006, 02:01 PM

I had my 21 day test aka the progesterone level test done last week. Today the nurse called with the results. My count was 14.9
She said that it was good and that it showed that I did indeed ovulate at last.

So Yay and all but I was on Clomid this cycle so shouldn't my number be higher?

Does it mean my lining is thin? What exactly is a good/normal number for medicated cycles?

TIA!

wan2b3+ · 08-14-2006, 02:22 PM

A progesterone test is done to confirm ovulation. When a follicle releases its egg, it becomes what is called a corpus luteum and produces progesterone. A level over 5 probably indicates some form of ovulation, but most doctors want to see a level over 10 on a natural cycle, and a level over 15 on a medicated cycle. There is no mid-luteal level that predicts pregnancy. Some say the test may be more accurate if done first thing in the morning after fasting.

http://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/hor...ls.html#female

med · 08-14-2006, 03:14 PM

My Re wants a 15... so you look like you are about right!

08-14-2006, 02:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
tigerjen77 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 315	What is a good number? I had my 21 day test aka the progesterone level test done last week. Today the nurse called with the results. My count was 14.9 She said that it was good and that it showed that I did indeed ovulate at last. So Yay and all but I was on Clomid this cycle so shouldn't my number be higher? Does it mean my lining is thin? What exactly is a good/normal number for medicated cycles? TIA!

08-14-2006, 02:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
wan2b3+ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,109	A progesterone test is done to confirm ovulation. When a follicle releases its egg, it becomes what is called a corpus luteum and produces progesterone. A level over 5 probably indicates some form of ovulation, but most doctors want to see a level over 10 on a natural cycle, and a level over 15 on a medicated cycle. There is no mid-luteal level that predicts pregnancy. Some say the test may be more accurate if done first thing in the morning after fasting. http://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/hor...ls.html#female __________________ D. In Dallas

08-14-2006, 03:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
med 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: tn Posts: 3,675	My Re wants a 15... so you look like you are about right! __________________ ME(34) DH(45) MoM to b/b twins born 8.10.07 TTC: 4+ yrs (ED,LPD, LAP(FIBROID)6/05,HSG 7/06="UNDX IF")IUI#1-#6 all BFN IVF#1:BFP

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