Progesterone Blood Test
Progesterone is a hormone produced mainly by the ovaries after ovulation and by the placenta in pregnancy. Its level varies across the menstrual cycle.
What is Progesterone?
Progesterone is a hormone produced mainly by the ovaries after ovulation and by the placenta in pregnancy. Its level varies across the menstrual cycle.
Why it's testedWhy check your Progesterone?
Progesterone is measured when assessing the menstrual cycle and reproductive hormone balance, often at a specific point in the cycle. It is included in fertility-oriented panels.
Panels that include Progesterone
Progesterone is a standalone test, but it's often more useful — and better value — checked alongside related markers. These panels include it:
Hormone Profile (Female)
Checks the hormones behind mood swings, low libido, irregular periods and unexplained symptoms — all the key players in one draw.
Fertility Panel
This panel screens 9 markers across the systems that influence fertility, rather than hormones alone.
SS Plus Hormonal (Female)
This panel combines a full Standard Screen Plus with an expanded female hormone profile in a single blood draw.
SS Plus Hormonal (Male)
This panel combines a full Standard Screen Plus with an expanded male hormone profile in a single blood draw.
Fertility + AMH
Our most popular fertility screen — includes AMH (your ovarian reserve), full reproductive hormones and thyroid. Perfect before IVF or if you're trying to conceive.
Endocrinology Plus
This is a 20-marker panel covering four hormonal areas in a single blood draw.
Advanced GP3 (Female)
The most comprehensive women's health screen we offer — every major organ system, hormone, vitamin and heart risk marker in a single blood draw.
Three simple steps
Book online
Choose a time that suits you in under a minute — no referral needed. Same-week and weekend appointments available.
5–10 minute blood draw
Visit our Sutton Coldfield clinic for a quick, comfortable blood draw with one of our clinical team. Free on-site parking.
Clinician-reviewed results
Prompt results, reviewed by a clinician before they reach you, with a clear explanation of what they mean and any sensible next steps.
Common questions about Progesterone
Does timing matter for a progesterone test? +
Yes. Progesterone changes across the menstrual cycle, so samples are often taken at a particular day of the cycle. Your clinician will advise on the best timing.
Ready to check your Progesterone?
Same-week appointments. No GP referral. Prompt results, reviewed by a clinician.
Book now — £41 → All individual markers