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Luteal Phase Defect

How LPD Affects Fertility

By Gwen Morrison

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If, however, it is deemed that the follicle development is inadequate, as in Lambert, then patients may be given ovulatory stimulants such as Clomid, which help the follicle to mature. When the follicle matures appropriately, the chance of producing a higher quality egg increases. It also has the benefit of producing a more normal functioning corpus luteum.

There are some physicians who use injections of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) to stimulate the corpus luteum further. The one downfall of this method is that elevated HCG levels are a sign of pregnancy and using the injections will often cause false positive pregnancy results in women.

"Progesterone suppositories were prescribed at first, but did not get the results they wanted, so my doctor has since put me on 50 milligrams of Clomid," says Jennifer Kennedy* from San Diego, Calif. "This, along with progesterone suppositories four days after ovulation, seems to have worked in extending my cycle."

Kennedy describes her monthly routine as very daunting. "I go in on Day 3 for a sonogram to ensure everything is fine to start Clomid. [I] start Clomid on Days 5-9. I go in again on Day 12 to check that the Clomid has worked and that I have follicles. They then schedule me for an IUI. Then the following week, I go for a progesterone blood test. And then, I do another month of the same if I don't get pregnant."

Luteal Phase Defect is considered a fairly common disorder. Finding the exact cause of the disorder remains the key to obtaining the appropriate treatment.

*Name changed to protect privacy.


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Re: Luteal Phase Defect by Anna Davies on 02/12/2010 09:11PM

There are few basic observations regarding LPD. Temp stays low, your feet are cold and especially at night. Mid-cycle vaginal discharge appears but it is excessive, ovulation occurs but there's no sexual desire, spotting etc. Kidneys have great effect on your temp and ultimately on progesterone production. Well and much more in the long run Just my 2 cents Anna Davies-http://www.myshortlutealphase.com/

Re: Luteal Phase Defect by anonymous on 01/28/2010 02:26AM

I too am convinced I have luteal phase defect. I had a chemical pregnancy last month and am currently taking supplements as I hope this won't happen again. My husband (who's a GP) is convinced I don't have LPD..will wait and see if my LP changes.

Re: Luteal Phase Defect by anonymous on 11/07/2009 04:12PM

I was convinced I had a short luteal phase and started taking progesterone even though my doctor said she didn't believe a short LP was a real condition. I took the supplements for a few months-they didn't do anything. After I stopped taking them I got pregnant a few months later...so I guess my doctor was right. Donna

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