The following are related to corpous luteum except
The estrogen attains a lower level and maintains a plateau curve as against a peak rise in follicular phase. Progesterone attains its highest peak about 8 days(22nd day of menstual cycle) after the LH peak Regression of corpus luteum is attrubuted to fall in LH level and rise in the level of estrogen and PGF2alpha. Ref: D.C. Dutta's Textbook of Gynaecology, 6th edition, page no: 93
Luteinised granulosa cells produce progesterone
Estrogen continues to be produced by the luteinised granulosa cells
Luteolysis is due to estrogen, PGF2a and endothelin
The peak steriod production is between 23 and 25th day
Reproductive physiology and hormones in females