Ovulation

Ovulation
Ovulation
	Following a surge of luteinizing hormone (LH), an oocyte (immature egg cell) will be released into the uterine tube, where it will then be available to be fertilized by a male's sperm within 12 hours. Ovulation marks the end of the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle and the start of the luteal phase.
Identifiers
MeSH	D010060
TE	E1.0.0.0.0.0.7
	Anatomical terminology

Ovulation is the release of eggs from the ovaries. In women, this event occurs when the ovarian follicles rupture and release the secondary oocyte ovarian cells.^[1] After ovulation, during the luteal phase, the egg will be available to be fertilized by sperm. In addition, the uterine lining (endometrium) is thickened to be able to receive a fertilized egg. If no conception occurs, the uterine lining as well as the egg will be shed during menstruation.^[2]

^ Ovulation Test Archived 2016-05-02 at the Wayback Machine at Duke Fertility Center. Retrieved July 2, 2011
^ Young B (2006). Wheater's Functional Histology: A Text and Colour Atlas (5th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 359. ISBN 9780443068508. Retrieved 2013-11-09.

[1] Ovulation Test Archived 2016-05-02 at the Wayback Machine at Duke Fertility Center. Retrieved July 2, 2011

[2] Young B (2006). Wheater's Functional Histology: A Text and Colour Atlas (5th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 359. ISBN 9780443068508. Retrieved 2013-11-09.

[1]

[2]