Hormonal Control of Oogenesis
Hypothalamus produces GnRH which excites the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland to produce LH and FSH. Graafian follicles and the maturation of the oocyte inside the follicle are excited by the FSH hormone to accomplish meiosis I to form a secondary oocyte. The emergence of estrogen is also excited by FSH. Whereas, breaking of the mature Graafian follicle and release of secondary oocyte prompt by LH. The remaining residue of the Graafian follicle is excited by LH to develop into corpus luteum. The ascending level of progesterone checks the ejection of GnRH and, in succession, checks the production of FSH, LH & progesterone.
What is Oogenesis?
Oogenesis is the process that describes how a mature egg in females develops. Oogenesis is part of a very important process called gametogenesis. Oogenesis helps to ensure that the human species keeps on continuing on the face of the Earth. Oogenesis describes the remarkable journey an oocyte undergoes after it originates from the primordial germ cell. The whole intricate process of oogenesis takes place in the ovarian follicles present in the ovaries. Understanding the process of oogenesis helps us to comprehend female fertility, the menstrual cycle, and female reproductive health.
Table of Content
- What is Gametogenesis?
- What is Oogenesis?
- Process of Oogenesis
- Phases of Oogenesis
- Ovulation
- Oogenesis in Non-Human Mammals
- Ovarian Aging
- Hormonal Control of Oogenesis
- Significance of Oogenesis
- Oogenesis Timeline and Stages
- FAQs – What is Oogenesis?