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.