Patient's question:
My sister recently had a gynecological examination and found that her ovaries are not doing well. Is a short luteal phase a sign of early ovarian failure?Doctor's answer:
If the luteal phase is short, it primarily manifests as a prolonged menstrual cycle and early menstruation, which is not indicative of premature ovarian failure. Premature ovarian failure refers to the occurrence of menopause before the age of 40 or 18, with hormone levels exceeding menopausal levels upon testing. If menopause has not yet occurred and only early menstruation is observed, and if luteal phase dysfunction is suspected, it can be managed naturally or under the guidance of a doctor by taking progesterone cyclically to regulate the cycle.