Blood tests & health checks
Progesterone check
Progesterone, used to confirm that you are ovulating
ProgesteroneFinger prickResults in about 5 minutes
Progesterone rises after ovulation, so a raised level at the right point in your cycle confirms that ovulation happened. It is one of the first tests done when someone has been trying to conceive without success.
Who it is for
- Anyone trying to conceive who wants to confirm they are ovulating
- People with irregular cycles
Getting ready
Timing matters: aim for day 21 of a 28 day cycle, or about seven days before your next period is due
Also called
Ovulation, Day 21, Fertility
What happens next
Results in about 5 minutes. The pharmacist goes through what the number means with you, and tells you plainly if it is something to take to your GP