folliculogenesis
Ovarian maturation process
Folliculogenesis is the process by which ovarian follicles develop and mature.
In mammals, primordial follicles containing immature egg cells progress through stages of growth, with most dying off while a few reach full maturity and become capable of ovulation.
The term appears primarily in reproductive biology and fertility medicine: Understanding folliculogenesis is essential for optimizing IVF protocols.
Female reproductive gland
- primordialExisting from the start
- dominantHaving superior influence
- atresiaCongenital passage closure
- recruitmentSeeking new personnel
selection · theca · cumulus · oocyte · meiosis · ovulation · menstrual cycle · LH
Capacity for reproduction
- IVFLaboratory-aided conception method
- stimulationEvoking a response
- egg retrievalSurgical collection of ova
- assisted reproductionMedical conception methods
ovarian reserve · AFC · hyperstimulation · egg quality · PCOS · infertility · monitoring · ultrasound
Increase in size
- differentiationRecognizing meaningful differences
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- mitosisNuclear division producing identical cells
- proliferationRapid increase in quantity
dormancy · activation · apoptosis · survival · signaling · morphogenesis · basement membrane · vascularization
Estrogen biosynthesis catalyst
- inhibinFSH-suppressing gonadal peptide
- growth factorsProteins stimulating cell proliferation
- gene expressionDNA to functional product
- pathwayDesignated route for travel
ovary
Female reproductive gland
- primordialExisting from the start
- dominantHaving superior influence
- atresiaCongenital passage closure
recruitment · selection · theca · cumulus · oocyte · meiosis · ovulation · menstrual cycle · LH · estrogen
fertility
Capacity for reproduction
- IVFLaboratory-aided conception method
- stimulationEvoking a response
- egg retrievalSurgical collection of ova
assisted reproduction · ovarian reserve · AFC · hyperstimulation · egg quality · PCOS · infertility · monitoring · ultrasound · estradiol
growth
Increase in size
- differentiationRecognizing meaningful differences
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- mitosisNuclear division producing identical cells
proliferation · dormancy · activation · apoptosis · survival · signaling · morphogenesis · basement membrane · vascularization · remodeling
aromatase
Estrogen biosynthesis catalyst
- inhibinFSH-suppressing gonadal peptide
- growth factorsProteins stimulating cell proliferation
- gene expressionDNA to functional product
- reproductionreproduction, birth, baby, egg, sperm
- conceptionfertilization, ovulation, egg, sperm, fertile window