Hydroxyprogesterone, 17-D (synthetic hormone) level

Procedure Information

What is a Hydroxyprogesterone, 17-D (synthetic hormone) Level?

A Hydroxyprogesterone, 17-D (synthetic hormone) Level is a type of hormone test that measures the level of a specific type of progesterone, which is a type of hormone.

Why Would I Get a Hydroxyprogesterone, 17-D (synthetic hormone) Level?

A Hydroxyprogesterone, 17-D (synthetic hormone) Level may be ordered if a person is suffering from secondary amenorrhea, which is the absence of menstrual periods, or due to other potential causes of altered hormones.

What Happens During a Hydroxyprogesterone, 17-D (synthetic hormone) Level?

For a Hydroxyprogesterone, 17-D (synthetic hormone) Level, a healthcare provider will draw blood from the arm using a needle and send it off to a lab for testing.

What to Expect After a Hydroxyprogesterone, 17-D (synthetic hormone) Level?

After a Hydroxyprogesterone, 17-D (synthetic hormone) Level, once the lab results return, a healthcare provider will discuss the results with the patient and may decide to pursue further testing or treatments based on the results.

Conclusion

A Hydroxyprogesterone, 17-D (synthetic hormone) Level is a laboratory procedure that measures the levels of a specific type of progesterone hormone. It may be ordered to help diagnose the cause of secondary amenorrhea or to identify other hormone-related conditions. During the procedure, blood is drawn from a vein. After the test is performed, a healthcare provider will go over the results with the patient.