Ovarian cycle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008376",
  "term": "Ovarian cycle",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The series of events that occur in the ovaries, leading to the maturation and release of an ovum, and the preparation of the uterus for potential pregnancy. This cycle is regulated by hormones such as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). It typically lasts about 28 days in humans and includes the follicular and luteal phases.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "corpus luteum",
    "follicle-stimulating hormone",
    "follicular phase",
    "luteal phase",
    "luteinizing hormone",
    "menstrual cycle",
    "ovarian follicle",
    "ovary",
    "ovulation",
    "progesterone",
    "secondary oocyte",
    "uterine cycle"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 788 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ovarian-cycle/"
}