ovulates

Produces fertile ova

Ovulates is the verb form of ovulate, meaning to release an egg from the ovary.

In humans and other mammals, ovulation occurs as part of the reproductive cycle, typically monthly in women: She ovulates around day fourteen of her cycle.

The term appears in discussions of fertility, conception, and birth control.

biology

follicle

Skin cavity growing strands

  • oocyteUndeveloped female gamete
  • ovumFemale reproductive cell
  • eggReproductive cell in shell

ovary · gamete · fallopian tube · ovarian reserve · folliculogenesis

fertility

conception

Formation of an idea

implantation · fecundity · reproductive · procreation · sperm · zygote · embryo · fertility treatment · IVF · reproductive health

cycle

menstrual

Of monthly uterine cycles

cycle tracking · basal temperature · cervical mucus · rhythm method · calendar method · menopause · menarche · premenstrual · PMS

hormonal

LH surge

Pre-ovulatory hormone spike

estradiol · pituitary · endocrine · hormonal · hypothalamus · prolactin · feedback loop · endocrinology

Opposites
reproductive cycle phase

ovulatesmenstruates

Undergoes monthly uterine shedding

bleeds · sheds

Phrases
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ovulation, ovulate, ovulatory, ovulating, ovulations, ovulated

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