ovulation

Monthly egg release

Ovulation is the release of an egg from an ovary, typically occurring once per menstrual cycle.

The egg travels down the fallopian tube, where it may be fertilized.

A woman is most fertile during ovulation, making it the focus of both conception efforts and natural birth control methods: She tracked her cycle to predict ovulation.

cycle

follicle

Skin cavity growing strands

fertility awareness · oocyte · ovarian reserve

conception

fertilization

Gamete fusion creating zygote

implantation · conception · fertility treatment · insemination · in vitro fertilization · assisted reproduction · procreation · family planning · fertility clinic

hormones

LH surge

Pre-ovulatory hormone spike

gonadotropin · pituitary · hypothalamus · endocrine · feedback loop · hormonal balance

menstrual

menstrual cycle

Monthly female reproductive process

uterine lining · secretory phase · menarche · menopause · spotting · premenstrual

tracking

fertility app

Software monitoring reproductive cycles

Categories
Opposites
reproductive cycle phase

ovulationmenstruation

Monthly uterine bleeding

menses · period · implantation · shedding · fertilization

reproductive function

ovulationinfertility

Inability to reproduce

amenorrhea · menopause · contraception · sterility · prepubescence

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ovulating, ovulations

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