Estradiol + Progesterone

It’s important to properly prepare for your blood draw. Here’s what to do:

1. Schedule your blood draw for the morning, as you should be fasted. 

2. Do not engage in strenuous exercise for 48 hours before your blood test.

3. Do not drink any alcohol for at least 24 hours before the InsideTracker blood test.

4. Do not take supplements within 24 hours of your blood draw.

5. Fast for at least 12 hours before your draw.

6. Continue medication use as recommended by your physician.

7. Drink extra water before the blood test to ensure proper hydration.

8. Bring a photo ID to any tests conducted at Quest Diagnostics.

Each time you retest with InsideTracker, try to get your blood drawn around the same date of the month. This will help to ensure the most consistent and accurate results as they relate to your menstrual cycle.

If you have an irregular cycle or are taking hormonal birth control, test at any point in your cycle. 

If you are perimenopausal and looking to explain menopausal symptoms, test in the first half of your cycle. If you are premenopausal and looking to explain your reproductive health, test in the second half of your cycle.

Yes, both men and women can test estradiol and progesterone. Progesterone is often associated with the female reproductive system, yet it also plays important roles in men’s health. As men age, their estradiol and progesterone levels can shift. These hormones play a role in bone maintenance, brain function, reproductive health, body composition, mood, and hormone balance.