17-Hydroxyprogesterone
17-Hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) Introduction 17-Hydroxyprogesterone, commonly abbreviated as 17-OHP, is a naturally occurring steroid hormone produced primarily in the adrenal glands and gonads. It serves as an important intermediate in the biosynthesis of cortisol and androgens. Measurement of 17-hydroxyprogesterone plays a critical role in endocrinology, especially in the diagnosis and management…