In women, progesterone levels are relatively low during the preovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle, rise after ovulation, and are elevated during the luteal phase, as shown in diagram below. Progesterone levels tend to be < 2 ng/ml prior to ovulation, and > 5 ng/ml after ovulation.
Results for this Gallup poll are based on telephone interviews conducted Aug. 7-Dec. 29, 2013, on the Gallup Daily tracking survey, with a random sample of 3,445 adults, aged 18-34, living in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, who report they are currently living at home with their parents.
It depends on how responsible they are, said Jackie Barone, a mom of two. Both of her kids are under the age of three years old. She said she won't leave her kids alone until they are well into their teenage years. I think 16 would be a comfortable age for me to leave them home, she said. But as a stay-at-home mom, she doesn't really have to worry about that. I'm fortunate that I'm able to stay at home with my kids, Barone said. But some aren't as fortunate.