What are the symptoms of luteal phase defect?
Disease description:
Recently, during a medical check-up, I was diagnosed with insufficient luteal function. I would like to ask, what are the symptoms of insufficient luteal function?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lu
Luteal phase defect, also known as luteal insufficiency, is a type of female reproductive endocrine disorder primarily characterized by insufficient secretion of progesterone or a shortened luteal phase. Its symptoms vary and mainly include the following:
1. Abnormal menstrual cycle: The most common symptom is a shortened menstrual cycle, usually less than 21 days, or irregular cycle intervals.
2. Basal body temperature changes: After ovulation, the basal body temperature normally rises and remains elevated for a certain period. However, in women with luteal insufficiency, the temperature increase is minimal and short-lived.
3. Infertility: Luteal insufficiency can impair normal endometrial transformation, making it difficult for the fertilized egg to implant, thus causing infertility.
4. Miscarriage: Due to insufficient progesterone secretion from the corpus luteum to support normal embryonic growth and development, miscarriage often occurs, especially recurrent miscarriage.
5. Anemia: Prolonged excessive menstrual bleeding may lead to anemia, manifesting as physical weakness, fatigue, generalized malaise, poor appetite, and disturbed sleep.
6. Worsening of premenstrual symptoms: Such as breast tenderness and mood swings, due to relative excess of estrogen caused by insufficient progesterone.
7. Endometrial changes: Endometrial biopsy may reveal poor endometrial development or findings inconsistent with the stage of the menstrual cycle.
