Proov Confirm PdG Tests

Measuring PdG levels provides insight into successful ovulation, a piece of the fertility puzzle that you can’t get from BBT or blood tests alone. After circulating through the bloodstream, progesterone is released from the body as the urinary marker, Pregnanediol Glucuronide (PdG). Sustained, elevated PdG levels during the second half of your cycle — the “implantation window” — is an indication of successful ovulation, which increases your chances of successful implantation and pregnancy by as much as 75%. Low PdG levels during the second half of your cycle may indicate a problem with ovulation that could make it more difficult to get pregnant.

Contrary to popular belief, there is more than one way to ovulate. A “successful” ovulation occurs when an egg is released and PdG levels remain adequately elevated through the implantation window — long enough to allow for a higher possible chance of successful implantation. Low PdG levels following ovulation can indicate a problem with ovulation, which can make it more difficult to get pregnant.

The patented Proov PdG testing protocol recommends testing on days 7-10 past peak fertility — also called the implantation window — because these are the days during your cycle when having sustained, elevated PdG levels is critical for successful conception. Elevated PdG is a marker of elevated progesterone, which supports implantation. Studies show that elevated levels of PdG during the 7-10 day window can improve chances at successfully getting pregnant.

Yes, Proov Confirm is most accurate with first morning urine. Using anything other than first morning urine can cause inaccurate results.

Proov PdG tests do not replace medical advice. If you are not getting positive results, you should consult your physician and tell them about this information so they can properly diagnose you.

Not quite. Progesterone tests measures the amount of progesterone present in blood at a single moment to confirm whether or not ovulation occurred. PdG tests measure the urine marker of progesterone over several days during the implantation window to confirm *successful* ovulation, meaning PdG levels remained high enough for long enough to allow for a higher chance at conception. A clinical study showed that elevated PdG levels after ovulation can increase pregnancy rates by up to 75%.*

While a single positive PdG test result confirms ovulation, our patented PdG testing protocol requires testing across all 4 days during the implantation window to confirm *successful* ovulation. We like to see several positive PdG test results during the implantation window. A clinical study showed that elevated PdG levels after ovulation (during the implantation window) can increase pregnancy rates by up to 75%.*

During the implantation window, PdG levels should be elevated. Proov like to see a level of at least 5 ug/ml across all 4 days during the implantation window, which is the level at which Proov Confirm tests turn positive.