Physiology of the Graafian Follicle and Ovulation [Paperback]

First published in 2003, this volume integrates the vast available literature from both animal and human systems to provide a comprehensive and digestible summary.Ovulation is a key event in the female mammalian reproductive cycle, yet the process of ovulation itself remains poorly understood. Much of our knowledge come from studies of laboratory rodents or domestic farm animals, with more recent human studies focusing on problems of fertility or in vitro fertilisation. This volume integrates the vast available literature from both animal and human systems to provide a comprehensive and digestible summary which highlights the key role played by the oocytes in all stages of ovulation.Ovulation is a key event in the female mammalian reproductive cycle, yet the process of ovulation itself remains poorly understood. Much of our knowledge come from studies of laboratory rodents or domestic farm animals, with more recent human studies focusing on problems of fertility or in vitro fertilisation. This volume integrates the vast available literature from both animal and human systems to provide a comprehensive and digestible summary which highlights the key role played by the oocytes in all stages of ovulation.Ovulation is a key event in the female mammalian reproductive cycle, yet the process of ovulation itself remains poorly understood. Much of our knowledge comes from studies of laboratory rodents or domestic farm animals, with more recent human studies focusing on problems of fertility or in vitro fertilization. This volume integrates the vast available literature from both animal and human systems to provide a comprehensive summary highlighting the key role played by the oocytes in all stages of ovulation.Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Mammalian ovaries, Graafian follicles and oocytes: selected historical landmarks; 2. Formation and structure of ovaries: elaboration of follicular compartments; 3. Physiology of the ovaries and maturing Graafian follicles; 4. Ovarian folllS(