Reference Ranges
Clinical Reference
0.1 – 25.0 ng/mL
Optimal Range
10.0 – 20.0 ng/mL
Luteal phase peak; follicular <1
Related Conditions
Luteal Phase Deficiency
Low
Infertility
Low
Pms
Low
Food & Lifestyle Recommendations
😴 Sleep
Prioritize 8 hours of sleep; poor sleep disrupts LH pulsatility
LH pulse drives progesterone
🧘 Stress
Reduce chronic stress — cortisol 'steals' pregnenolone from progesterone pathway
HPA-ovarian axis coupling
Evidence-Backed Supplements
When Low
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Supports luteal phase progesterone
P5P (active B6) 50–100 mg/day Any -
RCT showed vitamin C raises luteal progesterone
Vitamin C 750 mg/day Any -
Cofactor in steroidogenesis; supports HPA axis
Magnesium glycinate 300 mg/day Evening
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
- Could this explain my PMS, short luteal phase, or fertility issues? Low progesterone has specific symptoms
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