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    What is Blood Sugar Test?

    A Progesterone or P4 test measures how much progesterone is in your bloodstream. This hormone is mostly produced by the ovaries and plays a critical role in getting the uterus ready for pregnancy.

    Progesterone levels normally increase after ovulation, preparing the uterine lining for a fertilized egg. If pregnancy doesn’t happen, progesterone levels decrease, leading to menstruation. In pregnancy, progesterone levels rise continuously to prevent uterine contractions and support the growing foetus, with most of the hormone coming from the placenta.

    Because progesterone levels fluctuate with the menstrual cycle and pregnancy, the P4 test can determine whether progesterone is affecting fertility or pregnancy health. The test can also identify adrenal gland disorders that cause excess progesterone in men and women.

    If you live in Delhi and have concerns about your reproductive health, the P4 test can provide useful information about your hormone levels to diagnose or monitor potential issues.

    Blood Sugar Test Parameters

    The P4 test evaluates a single parameter: the amount of progesterone in the blood sample.

    Progesterone levels vary during both the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. Levels are low in the follicular phase, rising for about five days after ovulation before declining again. In pregnancy, levels increase from week 9 to week 32, with the placenta producing progesterone from the 12th week onward to support the pregnancy. Since progesterone levels fluctuate, the test may be repeated as needed.

    Blood Sugar Test Preparation

    Here are some preparatory measures to keep in mind before taking a P4 test:

    • Prerequisites You do not need to fast before the P4 test.

    • Best Time to Get Tested This test can be performed at any time of the day.

    • Who Should Get a Progesterone Test? The P4 test helps determine if you are ovulating properly. In pregnancy, it monitors fertility in cases with a higher risk of miscarriage or complications such as cramping or bleeding, which might indicate a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. It can also be used to assess abnormal bleeding in non-pregnant women.

    • Cautions Before Taking a Progesterone Test No special preparation is required for the P4 test, but your doctor will let you know if there are any specific instructions.

    Why Take the Blood Sugar Test?

    Reasons for considering a P4 test in Delhi include:

    • Determine Ovulation: Confirms whether a woman is ovulating.

    • Monitor Fertility Treatment: Monitors the success of fertility treatments to check if pregnancy can be achieved.

    • Identify Infertility: Assists in finding out whether progesterone imbalances are a cause of infertility in women and helps choose the right treatments.

    • Diagnose Pregnancy-Related Issues: Determines miscarriage risk and helps monitor high-risk pregnancies to safeguard both mother and child. The test also diagnoses ectopic pregnancy, a condition where the egg implants outside the uterus, leading to complications.

    • Diagnose Cancer: Identifies ovarian cancer or adrenal gland disorders, which often cause abnormal progesterone levels in men and women.

    FAQs on Blood Sugar Test in Delhi

    The price for the Progesterone test in Delhi is ₹100. This covers home sample collection within 60 minutes of booking, with results ready within 6 hours after sample collection.

    Yes, home sample collection is offered when you book the P4 test. An eMedic will come to your home within 60 minutes to collect the sample.

    The P4 test measures progesterone levels in the blood, helping to monitor ovulation, diagnose fertility issues in women, assess pregnancy health, and identify problems with the adrenal glands and ovaries.

    Fasting is not required before taking a P4 test.

    Follow these steps to book a Progesterone test through our platform:

    • Find the Test : Look up the P4 test in Delhi and select Orange Health.

    • Review and Verify : Select the test, check any necessary details, input your location, and complete the booking process by selecting a convenient time.

    • Sample Collection : A trained eMedic will arrive to collect the sample at your chosen time.

    • Laboratory Processing : The sample will be sent to our ICMR-approved and NABL-accredited lab for testing.

    • Receive Results : You will receive your test results by email or WhatsApp within 6 hours, and they are also available via our app.

    In males, normal progesterone levels range from 0.28 to 1.22 ng/mL. For females, these levels vary according to age and the stage of the menstrual cycle or pregnancy, as detailed below:

    Group/StageProgesterone Level (ng/mL)
    Prepubescent Girls0.1 to 0.3
    Follicular Stage of the Menstrual Cycle0.1 to 0.7
    Luteal Stage of the Menstrual Cycle2 to 25
    First Trimester of Pregnancy10 to 44
    Second Trimester of Pregnancy19.5 to 82.5
    Third Trimester of Pregnancy65 to 290

    After booking your Progesterone test, Orange Health Labs will send an eMedic to collect your sample within 60 minutes. The process is quick, and your results will be available online within 6 hours.

    The doctor will suggest how frequently you need to take the Progesterone test, depending on your specific health needs.

    The test measures only one key parameter: the concentration of progesterone in your bloodstream.

    Orange Health offers the fastest P4 test in Delhi, delivered conveniently to your home without needing a physical lab visit. Localities in Delhi include but are not limited to Connaught Place, Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, South Extension, Greater Kailash, Hauz Khas, Saket, Vasant Kunj, Dwarka, Rohini, Pitampura, Janakpuri, Rajouri Garden, Mayur Vihar, Preet Vihar, Shahdara, Laxmi Nagar, Green Park, Safdarjung Enclave, Defence Colony, New Friends Colony, Kalkaji, Malviya Nagar, Nehru Place.

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