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Ovulation is a finely-tuned process involving hormonal interplay: 1. Follicle Development: In the first half of the menstrual cycle, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the pituitary gland stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles. 2. Mature Follicle Selection: Around mid-cycle, usually one folRead more
Ovulation is a finely-tuned process involving hormonal interplay:
1. Follicle Development: In the first half of the menstrual cycle, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the pituitary gland stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles.
2. Mature Follicle Selection: Around mid-cycle, usually one follicle becomes dominant, maturing and producing estrogen.
3. LH Surge: The rise in estrogen triggers a surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland.
4. Egg Release: The LH surge causes the mature follicle to release its egg from the ovary into the fallopian tube, typically around day 14 in a 28-day cycle.
5. Luteal Phase: After the egg is released, the follicle transforms into the corpus luteum, secreting progesterone to prepare the uterine lining for a potential pregnancy.
This sequence ensures that an egg is available for fertilization during the most fertile part of the menstrual cycle.
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