Once the ovum is released, the remaining cells of the granulosa and theca interna lead to the formation of the corpus luteum. The centre... View Article
The salient feature that differentiates secondary from primary follicles is the appearance of the follicular antrum in the granulosa layer. The... View Article
In her reproductive years, if a woman stops having menstrual periods, it leads to a condition known as amenorrhea which is caused by several... View Article
All eggs in the ovary are initially enclosed in a single layer of cells referred to as follicle, it assists the egg. With time, the eggs start... View Article
The length of your follicular phase, in part, is based on the amount of time taken for the emergence of one dominant follicle. In the case where... View Article
Ovarian arteries arise from the front of the aorta similar to that of the testicular arteries, however, at the brim of the lesser pelvis, it... View Article
After fertilization occurs and is followed by implantation of the blastocyst, the hormones are produced by cells of the blastocyst to extend the... View Article
The corpus luteum is limited to around 14 days if the event of fertilization does not occur. Towards the end of this period, degeneration of the... View Article
When ovarian follicles mature, the primary oocytes divide into secondary oocytes and a small rudimentary ovum referred to as the first polar... View Article
Post ovulation, the ruptured follicle disrupts as there is a loss of its follicular fluid and instantly transforms into a soft, well-vascularized... View Article
Typically, normal menstrual cycles are divided into a follicular phase of approximately 14 days wherein the endometrium proliferates. The luteal... View Article
The follicular stage of the cycle terminated during ovulation. FSH, Serum LH and estradiol concentrations decrease significantly then and the... View Article
In most cases, follicles release eggs. In normal menstrual cycles, one follicle grows which contains one egg. The follicle grows to get bigger... View Article
These are tiny, fluid-filled sacs found in the ovaries of a woman. They produce hormones that have an impact on different phases of menstrual... View Article
UPSC Current Affairs Preparation: The Hindu Analysis Watch expert analysis of ‘The Hindu’ dated 17th May 2021. Important news and views to boost... View Article
Ambubachi Mela is a four-day festival to mark the annual menstruation of the goddess at Kamakhya temple in Guwahati. Ambubachi Mela is one of the... View Article
The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve encompasses a large part of the island of Great Nicobar, the largest of the Nicobar Islands in the Indian... View Article
Under the National Mission for Manuscripts, the Culture Ministry of India has taken up the project of reprinting 108 volumes of Mongolian Kanjur.... View Article
The Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) is an important source of study material for IAS, especially for the current affairs segment. In this... View Article