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Corpus luteum
The corpus luteum (latin for "yellow body") is a temporary endocrine structure in female mammals that is involved in the production of relatively high levels of Progesterone and moderate levels of Estradiol and inhibin a. It is colored as a result of concentrating carotenoids from the diet and secretes a moderate amount of estrogen to inhibit further release of gnrh and thus of lh and fsh.
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A 28-year old female asked:
Are there any known causes of persistent corpus luteum?
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A 29-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: corpus luteum?
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A 31-year old female asked:
What does is mean when there is no corpus luteum seen at 5 weeks 2 days?
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A 31-year old female asked:
What does collaped hemorrhagic corpus luteum means?
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A 48-year old asked:
What hormone is produced by the corpus luteum?
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A 21-year old asked:
What is the corpus luteum cyst?
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A 39-year old asked:
What's a corpus luteum cyst dor?
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A 41-year old asked:
What is the difference between ovarian corpus luteum and follicle?
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A 22-year old female asked:
I have a hemorrhagic corpus luteum , what will I do to avoid surgery?
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A 30-year old asked:
If the corpus luteum cyst was broken how long till the pains is gone?
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A female asked:
I had two leftover corpus luteum cysts on day three, will these cysts affect ovulation this month?
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A 31-year old male asked about a 29-year old female:
What's the unit when you say level of progesterone higher than 25 indicate corpus luteum function adequate?
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A female asked:
Can late ovulation be caused by leftover corpus luteum cysts from the previous cycle?
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A 44-year old female asked:
Hi just wonderingif u could tell me what a haemorrhagic corpus luteum cyst and a hydrosalpinx is?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Can a persistent corpus luteum cause an increase in progesterone beyond normal post-ovulatory levels?
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A 25-year old female asked:
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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A 25-year old female asked:
I had an early ultrasound at 5 weeks 5 days, my notes say right collapsing corpus luteum, is it normal to be collapsing?Im worrying myself sick.Thanks
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A 41-year old female asked:
Is a Corpus Luteum cyst the same as other types of cyst? Also do they usually resolve themselves.I have a 2.2cm CL, and have gone to dr. He said wait.
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A 44-year old female asked:
Hi jenny here just need some advice on a haemorrhagic corpus luteum cyst. Is it a pregetcey that hasnt developed and a hydrosalpinx both I've had 4mths?
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A 30-year old asked:
Throbbing pain could it be my corpus luteum that ruptured?
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A 24-year old female asked:
How do I know if I had a follicular cyst or a corpus luteum cyst.?
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A 30-year old female asked:
Could a corpus luteum cyst take nutrients away from the developing fetus?
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A 33-year old female asked:
How long can an ovarian cysts (corpus luteum) last in months, days, ect.? When should there be concern? What can I do to ease the pain?
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A 27-year old female asked:
Doc done ultrasound scan on 6 week 3 days seen single IU G-sac. Nd corpus luteum function is their.nd told to come on 8th week.is this Normal.
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A 43-year old female asked:
I have a degenerating corpus luteum cyst on ovary is this ok like not a bad one to have im 44 and have had a hysterectomy just leaving my ovarys?
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A 41-year old female asked:
What is a the difference between a corpus luteum cyst and other cyst? I have a corpus luteum cyst that is 2.2cm and worried. Doc says wait and see!
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A 25-year old female asked:
My early scan measured me at 5 weeks 5 days, my notes say 'collapsing corpus luteum' is this ok? Surely the hospital should of put me on progesterone?
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A 34-year old asked:
Does the breakdown of the corpus luteum cause period pain?
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A 29-year old female asked:
What is the meaning of corpus luteum, left ovary in my trasvaginal ultrasound?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Can simple corpus luteum cyst ( not the persistent one) cause to delay ovulation for 4 weeks?
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