Female Infertility
Luteal Phase Defect
Insufficient progesterone production after ovulation shortens the luteal phase, preventing adequate endometrial preparation for embryo implantation.
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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 surge2
PCOS3
Hyperprolactinaemia4
Thyroid dysfunction5
StressHow It's Diagnosed
Day 21 serum progesterone
Mid-luteal endometrial biopsy
Thyroid function tests
Prolactin level
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