One of its major roles is to prepare the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) to allow the embryo to implant and grow. In some of the treatment protocols progesterone is not produced by the ovary in adequate amounts, or its effect on the lining of the uterus is inadequate. This problem is called luteal deficiency. It is more common in older women and in women with abnormal ovulation.
Potassium chloride can be given orally in less serious situations or by IV in more serious situtations of potassium shortage. When given by IV, potassium chloride cannot be administered via IV push/bolus (or via IM or s.q.), because it would result in the patient receiving too much potassium too quickly; it must be diluted and infused over a certain period of time.
Hypokalemia is not commonly caused by poor dietary intake. The most common reason that potassium levels fall is due to the loss from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the kidney. Potassium loss from the GI tract may be caused by: 1  Vomiting. 2  Diarrhea. 3  Ileostomy: In some patients who have had bowel surgery and have an ileostomy, the stool output can contain significant amounts of potassium. 4  Villous adenoma (a type of colon polyp that can cause the colon to leak potassium). 5  Laxative use.