Ovogonium (Lat. Ovum - Egg, Gr. Gennan - Generate)

Ovogonium (from Latin Ovum - egg and Greek Gennan - to give birth) is a cell from which an egg is formed in the ovary. During the embryonic development of a woman’s body, oogonia begin their journey in the primary ovaries even before birth.

Oogonia are unspecialized cells that are gradually released in the ovary and begin to undergo changes under the influence of hormones that cause the onset of ovulation. Oogonia go through several stages of development, each of which is characterized by a certain number of chromosomes.

The first stage of oogony development is called oogony. In this phase, the oogonia is at rest and is not subject to visible changes. The second stage, the first-order oocyte, begins during a woman's puberty. In this phase, the oogonia begins to actively grow and undergo changes in its structure.

A first-order oocyte is a cell that subsequently develops into a mature egg. After the onset of ovulation, the first-order oocyte leaves the ovary and moves into the fallopian tube, where it can be fertilized by a sperm. If fertilization occurs, the embryo begins its development and forms a new organism.

Oogonia and first-order oocytes are key elements in the process of reproduction in women. Understanding their development and functioning plays an important role in the study of infertility and various reproductive diseases in women.

In conclusion, the oogonia is an important cell that undergoes a number of changes in its development leading to the formation of a mature egg and the possibility of conception. Understanding this process can help treat infertility and improve women's health.