The ovulation is one of the processes of the menstrual cycle of women in which an ovarian follicle ruptures and releases an egg, an oocyte or also known as female gamete. Ovulation also occurs in the estrous cycle of other mammalian females, although this process saves significant differences with the human menstrual cycle. The time period during which ovulation occurs is called the ovulatory phase or periovulatorio period. The process of ovulation is controlled by the hypothalamus in the diencephalon and through the release of two hormones secreted in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, the luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). In the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, the ovarian follicle undergoes a series of transformations called cumulus expansion, these changes are stimulated by the secretion of FSH. After these changes are completed, they form an opening called the stigma in the follicle, and the egg leaves the follicle through this opening.
Ovulation is triggered by a significant increase in the secretion of FSH and LH by the pituitary gland. During the luteal phase, the egg travels through the fallopian tubes toward the uterus. If fertilized by a sperm, after 6-13 days may be deployed there. If you are already in 3rd trimester, you need to use ovulation calculator to find your most fertile days and the best time to try conceive. To get the ovulation calculator, visit pregnant.thebump.com now.
