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Re: Corpus Luteum cyst
From: Lori (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 May 1999 23:19:52 -0500 (CDT)
At Sat, 29 May 1999, William D. McIntosh, MD wrote:
>
>At Sat, 29 May 1999, Lori wrote:
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>>It has been determined that the reoccuring severe pain on my right side
>>approx. 48 hours prior to menstruation is caused by the normal
>> Sir, thank you for the detailed response. Should I be concerned about the apparent rupturing of the cyst? Is there anything else I can suggest to my doctor to ensure we have diagnosed the problem correctly? Thanks in advance. Lori B.
formation of a corpus luteum cyst. I have been on OrthaCept since Jan
>>99 to eliminate the problem but it hasn't been as successful as I would
>>have liked.
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>>#1) Since my pain occurs semi-regularly (2 occurences this year - Jan 99
>>and May 99) what causes these cysts? #2) How does the body rid itself of
>>these cysts? Does the pain occur when the body attempts to destroy the
>>cyst?
>>
>>Thank you for your time. Lori B.
>
>During the first half of the menstrual cycle, from the 1st day of
>bleeding to ovulation, estrogen stimulates the follicles in the ovary,
>and eventually, one, or perhaps two, will become dominant, fluid filled
>primary follicles that contain the egg. The egg is released with
>ovulation, and the area that was the primary follicle is transformed
>into a hormone factory designed to provide support for the endometrium
>and fertilized egg. This area is yellow in color, and is called the
>corpus luteum (L. yellow body). This corpus luteum has a life span of
>14 days, unless conception takes place. If conception does not take
>place, the corpus luteum scars over into a corpus albicans (L. white
>body), withdrawing its hormonal support of the endometrium, which itself
>dies and is expelled as your menses.
>
>The OCP generally, though not completely, prevents ovulation, thereby
>preventing the corpus luteum. The corpus luteum can for a cyst, and
>that cyst can occasionally bleed into itself, producing a hemorrhagic
>cyst that can be extremely painful.
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD
>Clarksville, TN
>
>This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended
> to replace consultation and examination by your physician
> or other health care provider.
>
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