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The dominant follicle is a central component of the menstrual cycle, as its recruitment occurs during the early days of the cycle [1] and its maturation takes place during the follicular phase [2]. Furthermore, the cycle culminates in ovulation, a process where the dominant follicle releases an egg [3].
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Understanding the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle - Clue helloclue.com 1 fact
claimOvulation occurs midway through the menstrual cycle, or 13 to 15 days before the start of the next period, and involves the dominant follicle releasing an egg into the fallopian tube.
Menstrual Cycle Phases: Decoding the Stages - Perelel perelelhealth.com 1 fact
quote“This cohort of follicles has been slowly maturing over the last three to four months, and then eight to 20 of them become fully mature during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, says Dr. O’Connor. “Of the follicles that mature, one of them becomes what’s called the dominant follicle.”
The Normal Menstrual Cycle and the Control of Ovulation - NCBI - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
measurementThe recruitment stage of the dominant follicle occurs during days 1 through 4 of the menstrual cycle.