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What Causes Luteal Phase Defect?
Question: hi
during my periods blood flow was very less. they are on time. but flow was less. I am 33. and had a 8 years doctor.
during my periods blood flow was very less. they are on time. but flow was less. I am 33. and had a 8 years doctor.
Brief Answer:
Can be due to hormonal disturbance
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
You seem to have hormonal imbalance. Light periods could be due to deficient progesterone which occurs in condition called luteal phase defect. Progesterone causes thickening of the lining of uterus. It is this lining which is shed in menses and supports implantation of pregnancy.
The treatment includes starting progesterone tablets in the last 14 days of your cycle. You can discuss with your gynecologist regarding their use. Also these progesterone hormone helps support early pregnancy.
Please consult a gynecologist and have evaluation along the following lines -
1. Pelvic transvaginal ultrasound to evaluate the uterus and ovaries.
2. Hormonal profile - FSH, LH, TSH, Serum prolactin, adrenal hormones.
3. Complete blood count, liver and renal profile tests, glucose tolerance test.
Common causes of cycles with lesser bleeding are - anxiety, stress, emotional turbulence, hectic travelling, recent changes in weight, ingestion of hormonal medications or medications that alter the menstrual cycle etc.
Polycystic ovaries, hypothyroidism and endometrial pathologies also could cause such a picture.
Sometimes, premature ovarian ageing could lead to pseudo menopausal symptoms, such as those you are experiencing.
The above suggested workup would point towards a specific cause for your problems.
Meanwhile, make sure you have an ideal BMI ( exercise regularly and eat healthy ), and that you are stress free.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Can be due to hormonal disturbance
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
You seem to have hormonal imbalance. Light periods could be due to deficient progesterone which occurs in condition called luteal phase defect. Progesterone causes thickening of the lining of uterus. It is this lining which is shed in menses and supports implantation of pregnancy.
The treatment includes starting progesterone tablets in the last 14 days of your cycle. You can discuss with your gynecologist regarding their use. Also these progesterone hormone helps support early pregnancy.
Please consult a gynecologist and have evaluation along the following lines -
1. Pelvic transvaginal ultrasound to evaluate the uterus and ovaries.
2. Hormonal profile - FSH, LH, TSH, Serum prolactin, adrenal hormones.
3. Complete blood count, liver and renal profile tests, glucose tolerance test.
Common causes of cycles with lesser bleeding are - anxiety, stress, emotional turbulence, hectic travelling, recent changes in weight, ingestion of hormonal medications or medications that alter the menstrual cycle etc.
Polycystic ovaries, hypothyroidism and endometrial pathologies also could cause such a picture.
Sometimes, premature ovarian ageing could lead to pseudo menopausal symptoms, such as those you are experiencing.
The above suggested workup would point towards a specific cause for your problems.
Meanwhile, make sure you have an ideal BMI ( exercise regularly and eat healthy ), and that you are stress free.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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