Luteal atrophy

Introduction to corpus luteum atrophy During the menstrual cycle, the patient has ovulation and the corpus luteum develops well, but fails to fully atrophy in time and the corpus luteum function continues for too long, resulting in irregular fall of the endometrium. The corpus luteum atrophy is equivalent to the "menstrual extension" of TCM gynecology. basic knowledge The proportion of illness: 0.001% Susceptible people: no specific population Mode of infection: non-infectious Complications: female infertility, irregular menstruation

Causes of corpus luteum atrophy

The endometrium is irregularly detached, and the endometrium or mixed endometrium showing a secretory reaction can still be seen on the 5th to 6th day of the menstrual period. On the 3rd to 4th day of the normal menstrual period, the membrane should be completely shed during the secretory period, and replaced with a proliferating period membrane.

Luteal atrophy prevention

1, pay attention to the health of the reproductive organs and vulva, to avoid causing other diseases.

2, to maintain a happy spirit, bad mood can lead to inhibition of pituitary function, causing infertility.

3, moderation of life, excessive frequency will make the endocrine system disorder is not conducive to conception.

4. Eat high-protein foods and ginger soup, lamb, vegetables, and fruits. Drink plenty of water to keep your stools open.

Complications of corpus luteum atrophy Complications, female infertility, irregular menstruation

Irregular menstruation, infertility.

Symptoms of corpus luteum atrophy Common symptoms Menstrual periods are frequent and... Menstrual delay

The performance of the menstrual cycle is normal, but the menstrual period is prolonged, the amount of bleeding is increased, and the dripping is not clean for more than ten days.

Examination of corpus luteum atrophy

1, basal body temperature examination: basal body temperature examination is one of the inspection methods for luteal insufficiency infertility, and is the most convenient and commonly used method. The high temperature phase rises slowly, and the high temperature phase has a depression, which indicates luteal dysfunction. Therefore, the change of basal body temperature is also a symptom of luteal insufficiency.

2, blood progesterone concentration test: What are the examination methods for luteal insufficiency? The examination of blood progesterone concentration is also a method to check the infertility of luteal dysfunction. Experts say that the determination of progesterone concentration in blood is an important reliable indicator of corpus luteum function and the most common symptom of luteal insufficiency.

3, endometrial tissue examination: endometrial tissue examination is also one of the examination methods for luteal insufficiency. Experts say that the time taken for the endometrium is more than the seventh day of the luteal phase, the high temperature phase.

Diagnosis and differentiation of corpus luteum atrophy

In addition to the typical clinical manifestations, the basal body temperature is biphasic, but the decline is slow. Diagnostic curettage is performed on the 5th to 6th day of the menstrual cycle. The endometrial pathological examination can still see the endometrium showing a secretory reaction, and coexist with the membrane during the bleeding period and proliferative period.

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