Is ovulation a follicular phase?

In fact, ovulation should be considered part of the follicular phase. Eggs are the smallest cells released during the menstrual cycle. They usually develop into mature eggs in the ovaries and take a period of time to mature and be released. After the eggs mature, the ovaries begin to produce egg vesicles, which gradually expand and form mature eggs. This process usually takes several days, so ovulation usually occurs within a few days of egg vesicle formation.

Therefore, in this sense, the ovulatory phase should be considered part of the follicular phase. The day on which the egg vesicle is formed in the menstrual cycle is the day of ovulation. However, some people may release eggs at other times during their menstrual cycle, depending on their ovaries and cycles.

For most people, that day in their menstrual cycle is when they ovulate, but some may release an egg a few days before or after that day. No matter what day of the menstrual cycle a woman releases her egg, it is a very important step in the monthly menstrual cycle.