Endoscope (laparoscope) view of a rounded ovary with its corpus luteum (yellow, at centre). The corpus luteum is formed after ovulation (egg release)

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Endoscope (laparoscope) view of a rounded ovary with its corpus luteum (yellow, at centre). The corpus luteum is formed after ovulation (egg release) and serves to secrete the hormone progesterone to prepare the womb for implantation of the fertilised egg.

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