Patient's question:
How to prevent luteal phase defect in women. I got married last year, and I haven't been pregnant yet. My husband and I are very puzzled. We haven't been using any form of contraception, as we wanted to conceive naturally. Later, we went to the infertility department of the hospital for check-ups. The doctor said that my husband's were all fine, but I have luteal phase defect.Doctor's answer:
Luteal phase defect refers to menstrual disorders, early miscarriage, infertility, and other symptoms caused by insufficient progesterone secretion from the ovarian corpus luteum. The etiology of luteal phase defect is not yet fully understood. It may be due to the imbalance in the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone, leading to poor follicular development and corpus luteum formation defects, resulting in insufficient progesterone secretion after ovulation. Endometriosis and increased prostaglandin release from the endometrium after miscarriage can also affect luteal function. Improper use of clomiphene citrate and progesterone drugs can also lead to luteal phase defect.Guidelines:
Luteal phase defect can be regulated by taking pure Chinese medicine Yu Gong Pei Lin Wan. Additionally, maintain hygiene and prevent infections. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the external/genital organs. Abstain from sexual activity during menstruation. Keep warm to avoid cold exposure. Avoid overexertion. Those with heavy menstrual flow should avoid consuming brown sugar.