Infertility associated with luteal phase defect.
Infertility, either primary or secondary, affects approximately 15% of the population of childbearing age. Luteal phase defect, a deficiency of corpus luteum progesterone steroidogenisis, is noted in cases of primary infertility and in approximately 35% of couples who have experienced recurrent miscarriage. Supplemental progesterone therapy before implantation and continued into early pregnancy helps these couples to achieve a successful pregnancy outcome. The nurse can function as a pivotal member of the health-care team by providing the couple with appropriate education, counseling, and emotional support. Clinical manifestations of luteal phase defect and nursing interventions used in a case study are presented.
D000328:Adult; D001831:Body Temperature; D002996:Clomiphene / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D008183:Luteal Phase; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D011374:Progesterone / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use
D002996:Clomiphene; D011374:Progesterone