Learn about the corpus luteum, a structure that develops in the ovaries and produces the hormone progesterone. We also take a look at corpus luteum cysts.

Corpus luteum cysts are often discovered during pregnancy examinations. They go away on their own by the second trimester. If you're not pregnant, a corpus luteum cyst may last a few weeks or months.

Ovarian cysts are extremely common. Follicular and corpus luteum cysts – known as functional cysts – typically occur at least once per menstrual cycle and disappear in two or three months ...

The corpus luteum is a small, saffron-yellow cyst-like structure, approximately 2 to 5 centimeters in size. The corpus luteum comprises a mass of cells of two types — follicular granulosa cells ...

Earlier this month i went in for a laparoscopy and a d + c for what was discovered to be a corpus lutem cyst. What exactly is this, what causes it and does it secrete HCG as i did a preg. test and it ...

Ovarian cysts are very common. They’re usually a sign of ovulation and have no symptoms. In some cases, they can point to an underlying condition and may need to be removed. The ovaries are part ...

Hemorrhagic functional cysts happen when blood begins to build up in an ovarian cyst associated with the menstrual cycle, most often a corpus luteum cyst. Ovarian cysts may not cause any symptoms.