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Could my progesterone levels been low/off because i was menstrating at the time of my blood draw? jennifer v

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Yes: For sure. During menstruation and during the entire follicular phase progesterone levels are "low," no different than in a male. It is not terribly useful to check P4 at this time.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/3/2014

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A member asked:

Could my progesterone levels been low/off because i was menstrating at the time of my blood draw? jennifer v

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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