A patient at a fertility clinic has been diagnosed with "luteal phase defect" (LPD).Her progesterone levels are low and her cycles are short.What step of reproduction are these symptoms disrupting?

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Luteal phase defect (LPD) disrupts the implantation process. After ovulation, the luteal phase involves the secretion of progesterone to prepare the endometrium for implantation. Low progesterone levels and short cycles, as seen in LPD, can impair this preparation, hindering successful implantation of a fertilized egg.

A Patient at a Fertility Clinic Has Been Diagnosed with "Luteal