It is usually given to women who do not have a period (amenorrhea) after pregnancy has been excluded as the cause of the amnorrhea. The test should never been given when a woman is …

Sep 17, 2020 · The progesterone challenge test is done by giving oral medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera) 10 mg daily for 5-10 days or one intramuscular injection of 100-200 mg of …

Nov 7, 2016 · Menstruation requires functionality of the hypothalamus, pituitary, ovary, uterus and outflow tract. Secondary amenorrhea occurs when menses stop for 3 or more months. The …

Apr 15, 2006 · A negative estrogen/progestogen challenge test typically indicates an outflow tract obstruction. A positive test indicates an abnormality within the hypothalamic-pituitary axis or …

Learn about the Progesterone Challenge Test, how it works, when it’s used, and what results mean for fertility and missed periods. A complete Ovasave guide.

The progestogen challenge test, or progesterone withdrawal test, is a test used in the field of obstetrics and gynecology to evaluate a patient who is experiencing amenorrhea.

Aug 20, 2025 · The progesterone challenge test is primarily indicated for evaluating women with amenorrhea to determine endometrial estrogen status and outflow tract patency, particularly to …

This page includes the following topics and synonyms: Estrogen-Progesterone Challenge Test.

A 'Progestin Challenge' is a test used to evaluate amenorrhea by administering progesterone to induce withdrawal bleeding, helping to determine the cause of anovulation or other underlying …

In amenorrheic women, evidence of bleeding (regardless of amount) after a course of progestin or progesterone is consistent with a picture of anovulation as a mechanism for amenorrhea.