Labwise17-Hydroxyprogesteroneng/dL
17-hydroxyprogesterone is a step in making cortisol and sex hormones. In women it changes with the cycle.
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What 17-Hydroxyprogesterone measures
17-hydroxyprogesterone is a step in making cortisol and sex hormones. In women it changes with the cycle.
If your 17-Hydroxyprogesterone is low
17-hydroxyprogesterone below the range is uncommon and usually not a concern.
Commonly associated with
- Reduced adrenal activity
- Corticosteroid medication
If your 17-Hydroxyprogesterone is high
17-hydroxyprogesterone above the range is commonly associated with the luteal phase of the cycle, pregnancy, or an adrenal enzyme variation; the draw is best done early in the morning and early in the cycle.
Commonly associated with
- Luteal phase or pregnancy
- Adrenal enzyme variation
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Afternoon or late-cycle draw
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Men | 27 – 199 ng/dL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your 17-hydroxyprogesterone is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
17-OH Progesterone, 17-OHP, 17 HYDROXYPROGESTERONE, 17-OH Progesterone, LC/MS
Related tests
This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.