Follicle Maturing

Maturing follicle: Study of structure and function

In the female body, follicles play a key role in the ovulation process and the reproductive system as a whole. One of the most significant stages of follicle development is its maturing stage, also known as the maturing follicle or growing follicle.

A maturing follicle is a structure formed in the ovary. It consists of an oocyte surrounded by granulosa and theca cells. The oocyte inside the follicle undergoes maturation and prepares for eventual fertilization. Granulosa cells provide support and nutrition to the oocyte, and also produce estrogens, which play an important role in regulating the female reproductive cycle.

During the maturing stage of the follicle, significant changes occur in its structure and functions. One of the main events is the growth of the follicle and an increase in its size. The blood supply to the follicle is enhanced, which provides sufficient nutrition and oxygen exchange for the oocyte and granulosa cells. In parallel with this, the secretion of estrogen occurs, which stimulates the growth of the endometrium and prepares the uterine cavity for the possible implantation of a fertilized egg.

In addition, the maturing follicle plays an important role in regulating hormonal balance. Under the influence of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and leutinizing hormone (LH), the ripening follicle undergoes changes that lead to the release of a mature egg from the ovary - ovulation.

Studying the structure and functions of the maturing follicle is of great importance for understanding the mechanisms of the reproductive process in women and can be useful in developing methods for treating infertility. Medical research related to the maturing follicle is aimed at identifying factors influencing its development and ovulation, as well as at developing new technologies for controlling and stimulating reproductive function.

In conclusion, the maturing follicle is an important structure of the female reproductive system. Its development and functions are closely related to ovulation and a woman's ability to become pregnant. The study of the ripening follicle contributes to expanding our knowledge of the reproductive process and may have practical applications in the field of reproductive medicine.

Mature follicle is a term used in gynecology and trichology (the science of hair) to indicate the active state of the egg and the absence of ovulation. When the follicle is in a state of maturity, it is ready for the release of an egg through the ovarian wall. It contains a developed yolk sac and prepares to release the egg into the fallopian tube.

**What reasons can lead to follicle maturation.**

* The main two factors that contribute to the formation of a cavity in a functioning follicle are trophoblastic pregnancy and anovulation. The first develops when the chorion of a pregnant person, which spreads along the lumen of the uterus, plunges into the endometrial mucosa, which usually occurs in the first weeks after conception, and destroys the remaining uterine cavity. Considering that the trophoblast is a product of the outer surface of the endometrium of the expectant mother and is not protected from the antibodies of the immune system, they attack it, which leads to endometrial detachment, which is called apoplexy.

This process, however, depends on the intrinsic elements of the inner surface of the female reproductive organ. If the endometrial layer in the ovaries, where the oocyte is still located, dies from the effects of endometrial apopsia due to chronic endometritis, this can cause the follicle to become swollen and lose its contents. Accordingly, the damaged ovary will be subject to an autoimmune attack known as areatazospia. This process can cause an endocrine disruption called Sheen Gray Rubin syndrome, which leads to hormonal imbalance and egg rejection.