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Female Infertility

Luteal Phase Defect

Insufficient progesterone production after ovulation shortens the luteal phase, preventing adequate endometrial preparation for embryo implantation.

Overview

Overview

Insufficient progesterone production after ovulation shortens the luteal phase, preventing adequate endometrial preparation for embryo implantation.

Symptoms

Short menstrual cycles (<26 days)
Premenstrual spotting
Recurrent early miscarriages

Causes

1
Inadequate LH surge
2
PCOS
3
Hyperprolactinaemia
4
Thyroid dysfunction
5
Stress

How It's Diagnosed

Day 21 serum progesterone
Mid-luteal endometrial biopsy
Thyroid function tests
Prolactin level

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