Patient's question:
How to check luteal function. I've been married for two years and haven't been able to get pregnant. The hospital did a blood test and said that the infertility is caused by luteal phase deficiency. My periods are usually quite regular, about 30 days apart. The doctor said that this condition is mainly due to thin endometrium, making it difficult to implant. Even if I get pregnant, it's very easy to have a miscarriage. There's also the risk of embryonic arrest.Doctor's answer:
Luteal phase defect is one of the factors or causes of female infertility, which can easily lead to poor follicular development in women, incomplete luteal formation, and an imbalance in the ratio of estrogen and progesterone secreted by the corpus luteum itself. Women with luteal phase defect usually do not experience any discomfort, but they may have anovulation during several menstrual cycles. Sometimes, they may also experience excessive or frequent menstruation or prolonged menstrual periods. Therefore, luteal phase defect can only be detected through endocrine tests.Guidance and Suggestions: Luteal phase defect can affect pregnancy. Due to individual differences, the methods of regulation are also different. It is recommended to take Chinese medicine Yu Gong Pei Lin Wan for regulation. Wishing you good health!
Additionally: Luteal phase defect can hinder the normal implantation of the zygote, leading to primary or secondary infertility. Clinical reports indicate that approximately 3.5-10% of infertility cases are caused by luteal phase defect. In addition to infertility, it is often accompanied by recurrent early pregnancy miscarriages.