Corpus Luteum Insufficiency and PCOS
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a disorder of the ovaries. The ovaries no longer work normally, affecting its endocrine and ovulation functions.
Some of the common characteristics of PCOS include:
- The ovaries develop multiple follicles at the same time instead of just one follicle
- During ovulation, the oocytes may or may not be released, and are undeveloped (low quality oocytes)
- The ovaries secrete excess amounts of testosterone due to presence of Leydig cells
- The cells of the body are more resistant to insulin due to metabolic resistance.
- Prone to lead to uterine deformity (septate uterus, uterine hypoplasia, cervical insufficiency) that can lead to miscarriages.
How does PCOS cause Corpus Luteum Insufficiency?
PCOS affects the ovaries production of the hormones and the maturation of the follicles. Clinically speaking, these 2 conditions are very closely related. PCOS can cause Corpus Luteum Insufficiency due to the following factors:
- The presence of many under-developed follicles in the ovaries causing obstruction to ovulation
- Low secretion of Progesterone and Estrogen of the hormone, affecting the development and growth of the oocytes and the corpus luteum.
When the corpus luteum is under-developed, it secretes insufficient amounts of progesterone, directly leading to Corpus Luteum Insufficiency, which causes:
- A thin endometrium which makes implantation of embryo difficult
- Negatively affects the growth and development of the fetus during early pregnancy,
If left untreated, the complications that can arise are:
- A potential fetal demise
- Early recurrent miscarriage
- Immunological recurrent miscarriage
What are the treatments available?
To effectively treat Corpus Luteum Insufficiency and prevent recurrent miscarriages, we must treat its root cause.
- For the treatment of PCOS：
Surgical removal of Leydig tissues in the ovaries via 3D-laprascopy. This can effectively solve the hormonal imbalance and restore normal function. Read more about PCOS here.
- If you are diagnosed with uterine deformity：
Uterine deformity treatment via Cold Knife Cone Biopsy (冷刀分离) and Antai Cervical Ring for the treatment of cervical insufficiency. Read more here.
- If you test positive for anti-embryonic antibodies：
Antai Hospital patented immunotherapy will be administered to effectively treat and prevent immunological recurrent miscarriages. For more in-depth information, click here.
Antai Hospital is the only private hospital that offers contractual recurrent miscarriage treatment with a full refund policy. Click here to get more in-depth information about PCOS and its treatment.
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