The corpus luteum of pregnancy refers to the corpus luteum present in the ovaries of pregnant animals, which is the largest of various corpora lutea. Generally speaking, the corpus luteum of pregnancy remains active until delivery. The function of the corpus luteum in humans is replaced by the placenta after 10 weeks of pregnancy, and the corpus luteum begins to atrophy at 3-4 months of pregnancy. After the fertilized egg is released, the corpus luteum continues to grow into the gestational corpus luteum. The corpus luteum can produce estrogen and progesterone. During pregnancy, the corpus luteum plays an important role in controlling the ovaries to reduce the release of eggs, thereby excluding sperm from entering and fertilizing the eggs. To ensure the normal development of previously fertilized eggs.
The ovary forms a corpus luteum after ovulation, which is a cystic structure with a normal diameter of 2-3cm and can slightly enlarge the ovary. During the development of the corpus luteum, if the corpus luteum swells to a normal range, it may rupture. Luteal rupture is the gradual enlargement of follicles that cannot be discharged normally, and may occur with sudden changes in posture. Is there any way to prevent it? Of course there are.
During the preparation for pregnancy, the female party can go to the hospital to monitor the follicles through B-ultrasound, which can not only determine whether ovulation is normal, but also know the condition of the corpus luteum; Before preparing for pregnancy, do a hysterosalpingography to check the current condition of the fallopian tubes. If there are any problems, solve them in a timely manner to avoid ectopic pregnancy; If pregnant, regular prenatal check ups are necessary. If there is abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding, seek medical attention promptly to avoid threatened miscarriage.
If the cystic corpus luteum persists or grows, and there is a large amount of fluid accumulation in the corpus luteum cavity, resulting in a diameter of more than 3cm, it is called an ovarian corpus luteum cyst. Ovarian corpus luteum cyst can cause cyst damage and bleeding for some reason, and in severe cases, it can lead to acute abdomen, abdominal pain, and vaginal bleeding, which is very similar to ectopic pregnancy rupture. So why does the phenomenon of ovarian corpus luteum cyst occur?
1. Due to the disruption of the blood vessels and lymphatic system supplying the corpus luteum of the ovary for some reason, diseases occur.
2. Due to the influence of the autonomic nervous system, the ovarian function of women has changed, causing obstacles to the coagulation mechanism and a tendency towards bleeding. If there is excessive bleeding from the corpus luteum, a corpus luteum hematoma will form. After the blood is absorbed, the clear fluid will remain in the corpus luteum cavity, causing an increase in the diameter of the corpus luteum and leading to the occurrence of a corpus luteum cyst.
3. The excessive secretion of pituitary gonadotropins in women leads to excessive development of the corpus luteum, causing the diameter of the corpus luteum to increase and leading to diseases.
Since the corpus luteum is so important to women, how should women take care of it and prevent luteal abnormalities? You should maintain a relaxed mood, live a regular life, and pay attention to hygiene. Patients with luteal insufficiency can eat more red dates, longan, goji berries, ginger soup, lamb, vegetables, and fruits; Eat more high protein foods and drink more water.
