ovulated

Released an ovum

Ovulated is the past tense of ovulate, meaning to release an egg from the ovary.

In humans and other mammals, ovulation occurs as part of the reproductive cycle: She ovulated two weeks ago.

The term appears in fertility discussions, medical contexts, and biology: The patient hadn't ovulated in months.

cycle

menstrual cycle

Monthly female reproductive process

estrogen · progesterone · cervical mucus · cycle tracking · menarche · menopause · irregular cycles · premenstrual

fertility

fertile

Able to reproduce abundantly

fertility awareness · natural family planning · fertility treatment · IVF · assisted reproduction · egg quality · infertility · fertility specialist

conception

fertilization

Gamete fusion creating zygote

blastocyst · pregnancy · gestation · fertile window · fallopian tube · embryogenesis · prenatal · trimester · obstetrics · midwife

biology

follicle

Skin cavity growing strands

  • oocyteUndeveloped female gamete
  • ovaryFemale reproductive gland
  • estradiolPrimary natural estrogen hormone

gonadotropin · pituitary · hypothalamus · endocrine · meiosis · ovarian reserve

Opposites
reproductive cycle phase

ovulatedmenstruated

Underwent monthly uterine shedding

bled · luteal · follicular

reproductive capacity

ovulatedmenopausal

Undergoing reproductive cessation

egg release status

ovulatedinfertile

Unable to produce offspring

sterile

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