10 Causes of a Miscarriage
Cause #3: Corpus Luteum Deficiency
The corpus luteum functions to secrete hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. When implantation occurs, the developing blastocyst secretes another hormone known as the human chorionic gonadotropin which helps maintain the corpus luteum.
The progesterone secrete by the corpus luteum is vital for the success of early pregnancy as it supports endometrial growth and improves blood flow and oxygen. When there is corpus luteum deficiency, it can result in a miscarriage.
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