Physiology of the Graafian Follicle and Ovulation (Paperback)

Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Mammalian ovaries, Graafian follicles and oocytes: selected historical landmarks; 2. Formation and structure of ovaries: elaboration of follicular compartments; 3. Physiology of the ovaries and maturing Graafian follicles; 4. Ovarian follicular-antral fluid; 5. Endocrine potential and function of a Graafian follicle; 6. Follicular recruitment and development: selection - or atresia; 7. Follicular responses to the pre-ovulatory surge of gonadotrophic hormones; 8. The process of ovulation and shedding of an oocyte; 9. Post-ovulatory fate of follicle and oocyte: contributions of somatic cells and follicular fluid; 10. Failure of ovulation: status of the gonads; 11. Induction of ovulation in women and domestic animals; 12. Concluding thoughts and a current perspective; Index.