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Re: progesterone and luteal phase defectFrom: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 28 Feb 2002 19:25:53 -0600 (CST)
At Thu, 28 Feb 2002, stacy wrote: > >I am 27 years old, healthy and about 4 1/2 weeks pregnant. Prior to >this pregnancy, I found out that I had a blighted ovum at my 10 week >prenatal appointment. My husband and I were seeing a reproductive >specialist (he has low sperm count but good motility) and had my >progesterone checked 7 days after ovulation. The level was 13.8. The >reproductive specialist mentioned that I have a short luteal phase (10 >days of elevated temperatures), and that it might be a problem. I have >had normal periods since going off ortho tri cyclen 10 months ago (27 >days). My question is-Could the short luteal phase have caused my >miscarriage? Not at 10 weeks. It might at 4-5 weeks.
And-should I ask my doctor about progesterone supplements
>at my 6 week ultrasound appointment?
-- R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG **Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
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