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Natural Progesterone Side Effects
17-OH progesterone is a blood test that measures the amount of 17-OH progesterone, a hormone produced by the
Alternative Names
17-hydroxyprogesterone; Progesterone - 17-OH
How the test is performed
A blood sample is needed. For information on how this is done, see:
The blood sample is sent to a laboratory for examination.
How to prepare for the test
Your doctor may tell you to stop taking any drugs that may cause false test results. Such drugs...
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