Everyone knows that in order to successfully conceive, it is necessary for the female egg to combine with the male sperm, and only after successful fertilization can it continue to develop. Many women know that they release eggs every month, but they don't know where the eggs come from. Where are the egg cells produced? Let's learn about it together with the editor below.
Where are egg cells produced
Eggs are produced by what we commonly refer to as the female gonads - ovaries, with a diameter of approximately 0.1mm. The main function of the ovaries, in addition to secreting essential sex hormones for women, is to produce eggs. Girls have already formed the embryonic form of their ovaries around 3-6 weeks of gestation. Before birth, millions of oocytes have already formed in the ovaries, but through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, there are only over 100000 oocytes left. Only one egg cell develops and matures during each menstrual cycle.
What is the migration process of egg cells
The main process of egg movement is the action of the fimbriae of the fallopian tube. According to direct observations in some animals, the egg does not travel a long distance in the abdominal cavity after ovulation. Due to the coordinated contraction activity of the fallopian tube muscles, mesentery, and ovarian intrinsic ligaments, the fimbriae of the fallopian tube is very close to the ovulation site of the ovary. In humans, it is also common to see bilateral fallopian tubes circling behind the uterus during surgery. After ovulation, due to the action of progesterone, the fimbriae of the fallopian tubes are widely dispersed and congested, and the contraction strength of the fallopian tubes increases. In addition, the fimbriae are very close to the ovulation point and there is a large amount of cilia swinging at the fimbriae. Within a few minutes, the egg is quickly transported to the ampulla.
I believe that after reading the content of this article, everyone has gained some understanding of some knowledge about eggs. The production and discharge of eggs require a complete process to be achieved. No matter which step in the process goes wrong, it may lead to the obstruction of egg discharge, resulting in infertility symptoms. Therefore, female friends should pay attention to the maintenance of their ovaries.
