Estradiol Test and Progesterone Test with Clomid

Hi Jen,

A follicle produces Estradiol, and when mature, will produce around 200pgm/mL. However, Clomid may inflate this value (though the mechanism by which it works). After you ovulate, day 23, then they will check a Progesterone...I usually like to see this above 15ng/ML when drawn. Pregnancies are consistent with any Progesterone level above 5ng/Ml, and wish there was a magical value that determines pregnancy. But as it turns out, even drawing Progesterone levels in the luteal phase (looking for deficiencies) in patients like you is controversial to begin with.

Hmm...why do you suggest that it is controversial to draw the progesterone levels in patients like me? because of my thyroid and wacky menstrual cycles? ah! :)

Hi Jen,

Some REs don't draw luteal phase Progesterone levels, and some do...depends on the school of thought they come from. Not necessarily related to your case, don't worry, k. Some people don't believe Progesterone supplementation truly works in non IVF cases, and others do...I guess that's why I say it's up for debate...

Ok so im in the same boat, but im only going to get Progesterone levels checked, not the other one, but also on CD23. What normally does a non pregnant women have as her levels versus pregnant at that stage of early pregnancy??

Also will the fact that I took 400mgs of Prometrium make a difference??

Also another question...haha.

If I was seeing signs of AF last night, and last night was my last night of Prometrium, what do you think the chances of me actually ovulating this month are?? I dont know if its possible to make a judgement on that, but as you know I was told I wasnt ovulating at all since getting off birth control.

Also I made up my mind that I will take Clomid 4-8, versus 5-9. Hopefully to have a better chance, or maybe not. Why is this stuff soo confusing, and how in the world do people get pregnant on accident...haha

Thank you and talk with you soon!

Hi Jolene,

When we check Progesterone that early, the pregnancy hasn't developed yet, so not a real determinant, and usually most docs don't check Progesterone if you're already on supplementation. We hope you like all of our users will be lucky soon, and Good Luck!

Thank you, so I shouldnt be going to the office to get my progesterone checked on Day 23?? Im confused. I want to talk with them tomorrow about seeing if it would be ok if they put me on Prometrium for after ovulation just incase we do get pregnant. Maybe then they will say not to come in, until later, or if we get pregnant. That way I can avoid a doctor visit, and getting blood taken.

If they prescribe me to Prometrium after ovulation do you think that they will want me to come in to get my levels??? I just want to know what the point is for me to go in and actually get this level done....thanks and sorry soo many questions all the time! Its just soo much easier to ask you on here, and then just tell my doc I have been doing research and am curious on if this would be better.

Thanks!!

I think you're hitting the points and you see why some consider this to be controversial. We are a site to provide information since there are many pros and cons in medicine. Talk to your doctor more about these issues...

thank u and i do see your point now!!