The hormone 17-hydroxyprogesterone is produced by the adrenal glands. 17-OHPg is converted to cortisol, which is released in varying amounts, but at particularly high levels during times of physical or emotional stress. A cortisol deficiency can occur in certain people which can lead to an increase in 17-OH progesterone in the blood. LCMS saliva testing has allowed accurate determination of 17-OH progesterone along with other androgens, correlating with serum levels and allowing useful steroid profiling in disorders of steroid metabolism19. High levels of 17-OHPg can indicate CAH. CAH is a glandular disorder that results in the adrenal glands being unable to create enough cortisol, which may consequently increase the production of DHEA and testosterone.
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- The hormone 17-hydroxyprogesterone is produced by the adrenal glands. 17-OHPg is converted to cortisol, which is released in varying amounts, but at particularly high levels during times of physical or emotional stress.
- A cortisol deficiency can occur in certain people which can lead to an increase in 17-OH progesterone in the blood.
- High levels of 17-OHPg can indicate CAH. CAH is a glandular disorder that results in the adrenal glands being unable to create enough cortisol, which may consequently increase the production of DHEA and testosterone.
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11-Deoxycortisol, 17OH-Progesterone, 7-keto DHEA, Aldosterone, Allopregnanolone (Oral or Topical Progesterone), Anastrozole, Androstenedione, Corticosterone, Cortisol (morning), Cortisone (Morning), DHEA, DHEAS, DHEAS (Age Dependent), DHT, Estradiol [Premenopausal (Luteal)], Estriol (Premenopausal Luteal), Estrone (Premeno-luteal), Ethinyl Estradiol, Finasteride, Letrozole, Melatonin, Pregnenolone Sulfate, Progesterone [Premenopausal (Luteal)], Progesterone [Top, Troche, Vag Pg (10-30mg)], Ratio: DHEA/7keto DHEA, Ratio: Pg/E2, Ratio: Pg/E2 (Saliva LCMS), Testosterone, Testosterone (Age Dependent)
