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Re: Corpus Luteum

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 29 Jun 2001 19:46:15 -0500 (CDT)


At Fri, 29 Jun 2001, Lily wrote: >
>According to the OPK I did not ovulate between days 10-16. Because of
>heavy CM on day 8, I believe I may have actually ovulated then (I'm in
>my 40's).

ovulation often occurs a bit earlier as we age

The RE did an ultrasound on day 17 and noticed what appeared >to be the corpus luteum. If the corpus luteum is still there at day 17
>when there wasn't any ovulation at least from day 10, could I be
>pregnant?

yes

Would a vaginal ultrasound that early be able to detect a >pregnancy.

no

Does the corpus luteum just hang around until the next month >if there is no ovulation?

yes, pretty close to your period

If there is no conception, how long before it >dissolves?

average 12 - 14 days

Thanks!

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
South Lake Tahoe, CA

author, Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide available in all major bookstores and on-line at amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0761526986/o/qid˜6597740/sr=8-1/ref=aps_sr_b_1_1/103-7407404-7691069http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0761526986/o/qid˜6597740

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