1. Female Physiology

2. Ovarian Cycle
28 days
The cycle in which an oocyte matures, erupts from the ovary, and then travels down the oviduct.
If not fertilized the process repeats all over again.

3. Follicular Phase
Follicles in the ovary mature

4. Ovulation
ovarian follicle ruptures and discharges an ovum (gamete)

6. Luteal Phase
Forms corpus luteum which produces progestogens (required during pregnancy.

7. Ovarian/Menstrual Tutorial

8. Menstrual Cycle
If implantation does not occur the corpus luteum will die, dropping progesterone and estrogen hormones causing the uterus to shed its lining

9. Menstruation Days 1-5 “period”
Shedding of blood or endometrium lining.
Low on iron

10. Preovuiatory Days 6-14
Wall of endometrium begins to thicken.

11. Postovulatory Days 15-28 progesterone produced by ovaries
Builds up endometrium wall
Protects wall