missing corpus luteum

This is my second round of clomid ( took 50 mg for 7 days - previous one was 50mg for 5 days, ovulated but no pregnancy) and the ultrasound on day 16 (my periods are longer than 28 days) showed a 19mm folicule. By the technician's calculations it was ready to release an egg in a day or two.

However, on the follow up ultrasound on day 26 the technician couldn't see corpus luteum at all. I have a follow up with my doctor this week and hopefuylly he'll be able to explain what is going on - but I thought it was really weird that there is no corpus luteum at all. Isn't it supposed to stay around at least until the period (if I didn't get pregnant). What can possibly cause it to dissapear completely a week after the ovulation?

[tina1111]

The corpus luteum begins to die soon after the egg is released. If no Hcg is being produced from implatation to "rescue" it, it will be gone shortly after.

[sandra_w]

Thanks Tina

I know it will be gone but last cycle when I ovulated it was still there 10 days after the ovulation and it dissapeared after my period

but this time it seems to be weird that it's gone right away - I guess I have no hope of being pregnant this month :(

[tina1111]

I'm sorry. It might have been a weak o and that is why it absorbed so quickly. I'm not a professional so I don't for sure.

[sandra_w]

thanks!

there is always next time I guess