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A member asked:

If i have the day 21 progesterone test done 2 days after ovulation, will it show that i've ovulated?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Confusing: The day 21 Progesterone test is a misnomer. It is actually a midluteal phase progesterone. The test should be done 7 days after ovulation when Progesterone is at its peak. If you ovulated on day 19 then then test should be done on day 26.

Dr Paudel agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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