Progesterone (Pg) - Saliva Test - Single Test in Saliva

Why Test Is Used

A progesterone test may be used to detect or monitor a number of medical conditions including:

• Fertility
• Progesterone treatment during pregnancy
• High-risk pregnancy
  (High progesterone levels)
• Ovarian cysts
• Molar pregnancies
• Ovarian cancer
• Adrenal cancer
• Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)
  (Low progesterone levels)
• Toxemia (in later stages of pregnancy)
• A decrease in ovarian function
• Absence of menstruation (amenorrhea)
• Ectopic pregnancy
• Miscarriage
• Abnormal uterine bleeding (non-pregnant women)

Men

Progesterone testing may be used to detect low levels of the hormone in
males who may experience:

• Decreased libido
• Loss of hair
• Weight gain
• Fatigue
• Depression
• Gynecomastia (male breasts)
• Erectile dysfunction

Low levels of progesterone are associated with a higher risk of arthritis, osteoporosis, prostatism (difficulties with urination as a result of obstruction), and prostate cancer.

Learn More: Progesterone Testing Education