Ovum

Oocyte, ovum General information The egg cell is the female germ cell of the human being. It is haploid. This means that it contains only one set of chromosomes. In women, egg cells develop from the original germ cells and are used for reproduction and the transfer of genetic characteristics from mother to child. Origin … Ovum

Egg donation | Ovum

Egg donation In egg donation, several eggs are retrieved from a woman at the same time after her ovulation. This is done either by using a drug that triggers ovulation of several eggs, after which the eggs can be retrieved vaginally. If this is not possible, the eggs are retrieved surgically from the ovary. This … Egg donation | Ovum

Anatomy of the ovaries

Introduction The ovaries (lat. Ovaries) are among the inner female sexual organs. They are arranged in pairs and are located on either side of the uterus, to which they are connected via the fallopian tubes. The ovaries regulate the female menstrual cycle and are fundamental for achieving pregnancy. They also produce the female sex hormones, … Anatomy of the ovaries