LUTEAL PHASE DEFECT

Description

  • Luteal phase is the second phase of the ovarian cycle which corresponds with days 14-28 of the menstrual cycle. It is characterized by the transformation of granulosa and theca cells into luteal cells under the influence of progesterone 
  • A luteal phase defect is a condition that affects a woman’s ovulation cycle and makes it difficult to experience a healthy pregnancy. LPD, characterized by low progesterone levels and limited uterine lining growth, undermines egg implantation and foetal development

Etiology

  • Obesity
  • Thyroid dysfunctions
  • Stress
  • Extreme exercise
  • Anorexia
  • Low-level progesterone by ovary
  • Nonresponsive endometrium to progesterone

Types

  • Infertility
  • Early miscarriage
  • Inter menstrual spotting

Investigation

  • Serum progesterone level
  • Serum FSH
  • Serum LH

Treatments

  • Lifestyle changes to reduce weight
  • Stress management
  • Progesterone supplements
  • HCG to stimulate progesterone production
  • Clomiphene citrate to stimulate the production of FSH and LH and triggers ovulation

Ayurvedic Treatment 

Internal Medicines

  • Sukumaram Kashaya
  • Sathavari Ksheerapaka
  • Dhanwanthara Gutika
  • Sathapushpa Choorna
  • Phalasarpis
  • Sukumara Gritha
  • Vidaryadi Gritha

Procedures

  • Snehapana- Sukumara Gritha, Phalasarpis, Vidaryadi Gritha
  • Virechana
  • Musthadi Rajayapana vasti
  • Uttara vasti
  • Thakra dhara

Department

Female Infertility

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