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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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| </FlashCard> | | </FlashCard> |
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