Can low progesterone levels cause infertility issues?

Question

Hello doctor,

I recently took a women's health test to test my hormones. I just got my results back, and my Progesterone level is extremely low, whereas my Estradiol level is in the normal range. I have dealt with many irregular periods since I was young and have not been able to conceive a child with my husband, and now I think I know why. I was wondering if my results can be looked at by a doctor to give me any more information on what is going on with my test results. I am only 25.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

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The reports are fairly normal, including the hormonal profile, but the progesterone levels (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If these levels are from the proliferative phase, then they can be considered normal; however, if they are from the luteal phase, then they are definitely low.

Considering that LH was 11, this test may have been done around day 10 to 14 of your cycle, was it?

In cases of progesterone deficiency, one tends to get anovulatory cycles and also shortened cycles with mid-cycle bleeds and irregular shedding with often passage of clots, so if not so and if you are experiencing delayed irregular cycles, then the cause is likely PCOS and not progesterone per se. Also, important in any fertility evaluation is the male fertility factor. It is important to learn if the semen analysis report of your partner is normal or not, whether the quality and quantity of his sperm are good or not, so please share his semen analysis report as well for review.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.