The portion of the menstrual cycle when ovarian follicle development takes place, (usually the first 14 or so days after menses begins).
The phase in the menstrual cycle from menses until ovulation, which usually lasts fourteen days.
The beginning phase of the menstrual cycle during which the egg is ripening for ovulation. Read more about the phases of your cycle in our section on How Hormones Drive Your Cycle.
The pre-ovulatory phase characterised by the growth and development of the egg follicles. See menstrual cycle and pre-ovulatory phase.
The stage during which the unfertilized egg begins to develop and ready itself for fertilization. Eggs in inactive form are called follicles.
The first half of the menstrual cycle when ovarian follicular development occurs.
The phase of the menstrual cycle during which a follicle matures.
First half of the menstrual cycle when ovarian follicle development takes place and the egg matures. Gamete A reproductive cell, either sperm or egg.
The 1st part of the menstrual cycle, when follicles in the ovary grow to prepare for the releasing of the egg.
The pre-ovulatory phase of a woman’s cycle during which the follicle grows and high estrogen levels cause the uterine lining to proliferate.
The first half of the menstrual cycle when ovarian follicle development takes place, also called the pre-ovulatory stage.
The pre-ovulation phase of a woman's cycle during which a new egg is developing within the follicle. This phase is normally between 12 and 14 days. close window
The first half of the menstrual cycle when follicle development takes place in the ovary.
The first phase of the menstrual cycle, in which the ovarian follicles begin to mature as a result of FSH.
the part of the menstrual cycle which precedes ovulation.
The first segment of the menstrual cycle from the start of the period to ovulation.
The first half of the female menstrual cycle, driven by the production of FSH by the pituitary and characterized by the release of estrogen from the follicle.
The first half of a woman's ovarian cycle following menstruation and during which follicles grow.
The first phase of the menstrual cycle. This is the time when the egg is ripening for ovulation.
The first phase of the menstrual cycle. During this phase, a follicle containing an egg develops in the ovary.
The pre-ovulatory portion of a woman's cycle during which a follicle grows and high levels of estrogen cause the lining of the uterus to proliferate. Normally takes between 12 and 14 days.
First half of menstrual cycle when ovarian follicles are developing and particularly the single follicle that reaches maturity in that cycle. The phase ends with ovulation.
The follicular phase (or proliferative phase) is the phase of the estrous cycle, (or, in humans and great apes, the menstrual cycle) during which follicles in the ovary mature. It ends with ovulation. The main hormone controlling this stage is estradiol.