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Luteal Phase Iii Breast Cancer Recurrence Rate
Inadequate luteal phase
Treatment
Progesterone injections or gel (Crinone) are often used when luteal phase defect is suspected.
If there is evidence that low FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) is present with luteal phase defects, clomiphene citrate may also be used.
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Expectations (prognosis)
Using progesterone therapy, success rates of approximately 50% have been reported, but good studies are lacking.
Complications
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