Importantly, the timing of hCG or GnRH agonist administration must be carefully determined to ensure that the ovarian follicles are at an optimal size for oocyte production. The current study ...

Levels of the ovarian-derived 17b estradiol (E2), as ovarian follicles cease production ... by secretion of androstenedione by the ovarian stroma and the adrenal gland and is aromatized to ...

Ovarian follicle of fruit fly, with chromosomes stained in green and dKDM5 protein stained in red. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...

Each ova is protected by a follicle. This is a fluid-filled sac which surrounds it and releases hormones. Each ovary is connected to the uterus by an oviduct (fallopian tube). The oviduct is lined ...