Progesterone and the Luteal Phase: a Requisite to Reproduction

Overview

Journal Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am

Specialty Gynecology & Obstetrics

Date 2015 Feb 16

PMID 25681845

Citations 54

Authors

Tolga B Mesen

Steven L Young

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Abstract

Progesterone production from the corpus luteum is critical for natural reproduction. Progesterone supplementation seems to be an important aspect of any assisted reproductive technology treatment. Luteal phase deficiency in natural cycles is a plausible cause of infertility and pregnancy loss, though there is no adequate diagnostic test. This article describes the normal luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, investigates the controversy surrounding luteal phase deficiency, and presents the current literature for progesterone supplementation during assisted reproductive technologies.

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