Follicle liquefaction after ovulation

The follicle is a round or oval-shaped organ in the female reproductive tract, located inside the ovary and connected to the fallopian tube through blood vessels and nerves on the ovarian surface. During each menstrual cycle, the ovaries mature and eventually produce eggs. After the eggs mature, the follicles in the ovary will gradually increase in size, and the internal fluid will gradually flow out, forming a process of follicle liquefaction.

Egg liquefaction is an important physiological process because it helps the egg enter the fallopian tube better and increases the chance of fertilization. When the follicle liquefies, the fluid surrounding the egg drains out, forming follicular fluid. This fluid contains nutrients and oxygen that help the eggs grow and mature better. In addition, follicular fluid can also help eggs combine with sperm in the fallopian tube to form fertilized eggs.

The timing of egg liquefaction varies from person to person, but generally occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle, that is, after ovulation. If the egg fails to be fertilized, it gradually matures and leaves the ovary, entering the fallopian tube to await fertilization. If the egg is fertilized successfully, it will move in the fallopian tube and wait for the sperm to enter, eventually forming a fertilized egg and undergoing implantation development.