Ovulation and follicles

What is ovulation?

A woman's menstrual cycle usually starts at 28 days and then gradually lengthens. During a woman's menstrual cycle, only one egg is released each month, and the ovulation period refers to the date when the egg is released. At this time, the woman's ovary will release a mature egg, which will enter the fallopian tube to wait for fertilization. Therefore, in a woman's menstrual cycle, ovulation is the time when eggs are released from the ovaries.

What is a follicle?

Follicles are small eggs in a woman's ovaries that usually begin to form on day 14 of the menstrual cycle. At this time, the eggs in the woman's ovaries begin to mature and gradually increase in size. The follicle usually ruptures within 1-2 days, and the ruptured egg enters the fallopian tube to wait for fertilization.

What is an egg?

An egg is a mature egg that a woman releases each month, usually produced by cells in the ovaries. The egg is about 0.2-0.4 mm in diameter and is very fragile. Once it ruptures, it will enter the fallopian tube and wait for fertilization.

How to monitor ovulation and follicles?

Monitoring ovulation and follicles can help women better understand their menstrual cycles and health. Typically, women can monitor ovulation and follicles by:

1. Basal body temperature method: Women measure their basal body temperature every day and record changes in body temperature. During a woman's menstrual cycle, basal body temperature usually rises with the arrival of ovulation.

2. Ultrasound examination: Women can monitor ovulation and follicles through ultrasound examination. Ultrasound examinations can accurately measure a woman's ovarian size and egg maturity, helping women better understand their health.

3. Blood tests: Women can use blood tests to monitor the number and quality of eggs in their ovaries,