ISSN:
1432-0711
Keywords:
Luteinized unruptured follicle syndrome
;
Unexplained infertility
;
Progesterone
;
Prolactin
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Ten cases of luteinized unruptured follicle (LUF) syndrome out of 250 women with unexplained infertility were detected on ultrasonography, giving a frequency of 4%. Hormonal analysis revealed lower serum progesterone levels at mid-luteal phase in LUF cases, suggesting a link between LUF syndrome and inadequate luteal phase. Prolactin response to thyrotropin-releasing hormone was exaggerated in LUF cases as compared with ovulatory cases. Aberrant prolactin release may be a contributory factor in the pathophysiology of the LUF syndrome.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02390704
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