Microsoft Store
 

Ovulation


 

Ovulation is the process in the menstrual cycle by which a mature ovarian follicle ruptures and discharges an ovum (also known as an oocyte, female gamete, or casually, an egg) that participates in reproduction. Ovulation also occurs in the estrous cycle of animals, which differs in many fundamental ways to the menstrual cycle.

Related Topics:
Menstrual cycle - Ovarian follicle - Ovum - Reproduction - Estrous cycle

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Note: This article deals primarily with human ovulation; nonhuman animal ovulation is touched on briefly at the conclusion.

Related Topics:
Human - Animal

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

 

~ Table of Content ~

Introduction
Overview
A closer look at the process
Clinical presentation
New research: follicular waves
Induced ovulation and contraception
Ovulation in animals
See also
References

 

 

~ What's Hot ~


~ Community ~

History Forum
Come and discuss about History, Civilizations, Historical Events and Figures
History Web-Ring
A community of sites, blogs and forums dedicated to History. Do not hesitate to submit your site.