What is Corpus Luteum?

During ovulation, ripe eggs are released from the follicle to be fertilized. The follicle residues after rupture are referred to as corpus luteum, which means the "yellow body" and is called because it is yellowish. Complications related to this structure include cysts and lack of progesterone.

Menstrual cycle of a woman usually takes about four weeks and is divided into two phases. Each cycle begins with bleeding, called menstrual periods. The follicular phase begins on the first day of menstrual bleeding and ends with ovulation. After the follicular phase, the luteal phase begins with ovulation and lasts until Corpus luteum dies, causing the bleeding to continue.

The progesterone hormone is produced by Corpus Luteum, causing the amplification of the uterus lining. If pregnancy occurs, the placenta takes over the production of progesterone around the eighth week. The follicle dies after 12 to 16 days if pregnancy is not pregnant and the uterine lineing is shed. FSH causes ripening one follicle containing an egg that is containedin the ovaries. Once the follicle and eggs are mature, the luteinization hormone is released by the anterior pituitary gland and triggers the egg release.

Progesterone production is essential to maintain pregnancy. Some women are not produced enough progesterone corpus luteum and the lining of the uterus throws itself, leading to abortion. Women who have suffered more abortions can have this deficiency and must receive additional progesterone to maintain pregnancy until the placenta takes production in the eighth to 10th week.

If this structure is sealed and is filled with liquid, it is called the Corpus luteum cyst. These cysts USUANEVYVHOHOLOVE SYMPATIONS if they do not become relatively large, in which case they can cause abdominal or pelvic pain and should be surgically removed. Especially large cysts can cause ovarian torsion, which is a medical emergency. Cysts of any size may burst, which also causesNtensive pain and some internal bleeding. Most of them, however, shrink alone without poor effects.

Cysts may also occur during pregnancy, but do not pose any threat of abortion. Pain or tenderness may occur, but these cysts usually occur during routine ultrasound. Sexual activity can cause the cyst to burst, so the pelvic rest will be prescribed until the cyst is resolved. They can occasionally lead to ovarian cancer.