Progesterone Test in Kathmandu

About this test

Progesterone is the hormone the ovary produces after it releases an egg, and measuring it in the blood is one of the simplest ways to confirm that ovulation has actually happened. After an egg is released, the empty follicle becomes the corpus luteum and pours out progesterone for roughly two weeks to prepare the womb lining for a possible pregnancy; if no pregnancy occurs the level falls and a period follows. Because the value swings dramatically across the menstrual cycle, the timing of the sample is everything — a single mid-luteal reading (commonly around day 21 of a 28-day cycle) that is comfortably raised tells your doctor ovulation occurred that month. Gynaecologists most often request this test during the work-up for difficulty conceiving, for irregular or absent periods, and where polycystic ovary syndrome is suspected, usually interpreted alongside LH, FSH, prolactin and thyroid results rather than on its own. In early pregnancy a low or falling progesterone may be checked when there is bleeding or pain to help judge whether the pregnancy is developing normally or there is concern about miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy. It is also followed during fertility treatment and progesterone-supported cycles. Less commonly it is measured in men and in children to investigate certain adrenal gland conditions. The result is never read in isolation — your symptoms, cycle day, ultrasound findings and other hormone levels all shape what the number means, so always review it with the doctor who ordered it.

Sample type

Blood (serum)

Preparation

No fasting required. Timing matters more than fasting — if you have regular periods, the most useful sample is usually taken about 7 days before your next period is due (often called a "day-21" test in a 28-day cycle). Tell us the date your last period started so we can interpret the result correctly.

Turnaround time

Reports for Progesterone are typically ready within: Same Day. Reports can be collected at the clinic during opening hours or shared via WhatsApp once they are ready.

Also known as

Other hormones tests we run

These are routinely ordered alongside Progesterone or as part of the same diagnostic workup.

How to book

WhatsApp is the fastest way — message us with the test name and your preferred time, and we'll confirm a slot the same day. You can also walk into the clinic at Rumba Chowk, Sanobharang any day between 7AM and 8PM, or fill in our online booking form.