What are normal progesterone levels at 5, 6, and 7 days post ovulation?
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Last Updated: July 24, 2013
The mean progesterone level for day 5 post ovulation is 14.4 ng/ml, with a standard deviation of 4.7. For day 7, the mean is 15.7 ng/ml, with a standard deviation of 5.7, if the labs are done at the National Hormone Laboratory. This may vary at different labs.
Dr. Lynn Keeenan
Dr. Lynn Keeenan
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Lynn Keenan, MD
Lynn Keenan, MD, FAASM, Professional Member of CANFP, is a retired Clinical Professor at the UCSF/Fresno Internal Medicine Residency Program, and Board Certified in Sleep and Internal Medicine. Trained in both NaProTechnology and Neo, she has been practicing Restorative Reproductive Medicine since 1999. Current President of the Institute of Restorative Reproductive Medicine of America, and managing editor of the Journal of Reproductive Medicine, she is past vice president of the IIRRM, Immediate Past President of the Executive Board of CANFP, and continues to serve CANFP on the Advisory Board.
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