Simplifying luteal phase support in stimulated assisted reproduction cycles

The luteal phase is a very popular yet complex and poorly understood topic in the field of in  vitro fertilization (IVF). After ovulation, the formation of the corpus luteum occurs under the influence of luteinizing hormone (LH). Studies in humans and primates have demonstrated that the corpus luteum requires a consistent LH stimulus to perform its physiologic function (1). In 1949, Georgea nna Jones first described luteal phase deficiency as the premature onset of menses resulting from deficient progesterone production, correctable by exogenous progesterone administration.
Source: Fertility and Sterility - Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Tags: Reflections Source Type: research