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This ovary can be distinguished from a normal oestrus ovary because the latter generally has a smaller number of follicles of similar size. Follicles normally increase in size and ovulate when they reach approximately 11 mm in diameter.

This ovary can be distinguished from a normal oestrus ovary because the latter generally has a smaller number of follicles of similar size. Follicles normally increase in size and ovulate when they reach approximately 11 mm in diameter.

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|q2=How common is this condition, and what are the differential diagnoses?

|q2=How common is this condition, and what are the differential diagnoses?

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Some ovarian tumours may produce oestrogen and produce clinical signs of persistent oestrus. These bitches are usually systemically unwell and have ascites.

Some ovarian tumours may produce oestrogen and produce clinical signs of persistent oestrus. These bitches are usually systemically unwell and have ascites.

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|q3=How might this condition be treated?

|q3=How might this condition be treated?

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In some cases, oestrus and ovulation follow shortly after progestogen withdrawal, whilst in others the interoestrous interval is delayed for up to four months.

In some cases, oestrus and ovulation follow shortly after progestogen withdrawal, whilst in others the interoestrous interval is delayed for up to four months.

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|q4=What is the likely chance of recurrence, and the significance for fertility?

|q4=What is the likely chance of recurrence, and the significance for fertility?

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After successful therapy or, occasionally, spontaneous regression, bitches frequently return to normal cyclicity with no reduction in fertility.

After successful therapy or, occasionally, spontaneous regression, bitches frequently return to normal cyclicity with no reduction in fertility.

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