10 Causes of Ovarian Cysts
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Cause #4: Corpus Luteum Cyst
A corpus luteum cyst is a type of ovarian cyst that takes up to three months to disappear. It rarely occurs above the age of fifty as eggs are no longer released once one reaches menopause. Corpus luteum cysts may consist of blood and other fluids. They are a type of functional cyst that occur due to the release of an egg from the follicle.
This follicle then becomes a secretory gland known as the corpus luteum. It will then begin to produce high amounts of progesterone and estrogen to prepare for potential conception. If fertilization does not occur, the cyst breaks down and starts to disintegrate. In some cases, it may expand into a cyst that fills with fluid or blood.
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