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17-Hydroxyprogesterone

  • Hormones

Learn what 17-Hydroxyprogesterone measures and how it fits into your health data.

What is 17-Hydroxyprogesterone?

For males

17-Hydroxyprogesterone is a steroid precursor in cortisol and androgen synthesis. It is most often measured when evaluating congenital adrenal hyperplasia and other adrenal steroid pathway disorders.

For females

17-Hydroxyprogesterone is a steroid precursor in cortisol and androgen synthesis. It is commonly measured when evaluating congenital adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal androgen excess, infertility, and related ovarian or adrenal disorders.

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