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The ovary is the primary organ responsible for releasing an egg during the ovulation phase of the menstrual cycle, as described in [1], [2], [3], and [4]. Additionally, the menstrual cycle involves the recruitment of ovarian follicles within the ovary [5] and is the subject of research regarding hormonal receptor localization in the ovary [6].
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Female reproductive system en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimDuring the menstrual cycle, an ovary releases an ovum that travels through the fallopian tube into the uterus; if the ovum meets sperm, a zygote is created.
Menstrual Cycle (Normal Menstruation): Overview & Phases my.clevelandclinic.org 1 fact
claimOvulation occurs roughly at day 14 of a 28-day menstrual cycle, triggered by a sudden increase in luteinizing hormone (LH) which causes the ovary to release an egg.
The Normal Menstrual Cycle and the Control of Ovulation - NCBI - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimThe elevation of FSH in the late luteal phase allows for the recruitment of a cohort of ovarian follicles in each ovary, one of which is destined to ovulate during the next menstrual cycle.
Menstrual Cycle Phases: Decoding the Stages - Perelel perelelhealth.com 1 fact
claimThe ovulation phase occurs on Day 14 of the menstrual cycle, during which a mature egg is released from the ovary.
4 phases of the menstrual cycle: How to feel your best around your ... healthy.kaiserpermanente.org 1 fact
claimThe ovulation phase occurs approximately halfway through the menstrual cycle and lasts for 1 to 2 days, during which an ovary releases an egg, estrogen levels increase, and the likelihood of pregnancy increases.
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referenceT. Iwai et al. published 'Immunohistochemical localization of oestrogen receptors and progesterone receptors in the human ovary throughout the menstrual cycle' in Virchows Archiv A Pathological Anatomy and Histopathology in 1990.