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I was told at scan i have a corpus luteum cyst and its the area where i ovulated that has not resolved yet what do they mean by not resolved yet?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Corpus luteal cyst: The corpus luteal cyst is an ovarian cyst that comes when you ovulate, and the egg pops through. The cyst can persist for a bit after the egg is released. No worries . :)

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 10/2/2014

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