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Re: luteal phase defect?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 14 Sep 1999 21:22:33 -0500 (CDT)


At Tue, 14 Sep 1999, Valerie wrote: >
>I have always had 35 day cycles, and always known when I ovulate, but
>never correlated the two. For the past two months I have been tracking
>everything. I am now 18 days past a confirmed ovulation without
>starting my period. Last month I went 17 days before starting.
> I didn't think this was possible (though I suppose anything is)! What
>in the world does it mean? Is this a luteal phase defect? I get
>pregnant very easily but miscarry in the first few weeks.
>Thanks for ANY insight!
> Valerie Austin

Most women get their period 13-15 days after ovulation but variation is populations do occur. If you have recurrent pregnancy losses, you need appropriate testing.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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