When a short luteal phase occurs, the body doesn't secrete enough progesterone, so the uterine lining doesn't properly develop. This makes it difficult for a fertilized egg to implant in the uterus. If you do become pregnant after ovulation, a short luteal phase may result in an early miscarriage.
How do you fix luteal phase defect?
Treatment
- clomiphene citrate or human menopausal gonadotropins (hMG) to stimulate follicular growth.
- supplemental hCG to improve corpus luteum secretion of progesterone.
- additional progesterone after ovulation given by injection, orally or by vaginal suppositories or gel is often used.
How do you know if you have a luteal phase defect?
During normal ovulation, the luteal phase is the 12 to 16 days between ovulation and menstruation.
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Some symptoms of a luteal phase defect include:
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Some symptoms of a luteal phase defect include:
- Spotting between periods.
- Difficulty conceiving.
- Miscarriages.
- Bloating.
- Headaches.
- Breast swelling, pain or tenderness.
- Mood changes.
- Weight gain.
