ovarian cycle

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11055

Sequence of events occurring in the ovary involved in ovulation.

Notes:
  1. It consists of the follicular phase with maturation of the ovarian follicle under control of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), ovulation with release of the secondary oocyte, and the luteal phase in which FSH and luteinizing hormone drive formation of the progesterone-producing corpus luteum.
  2. Together with the uterine cycle, it comprises the menstrual cycle.
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 788 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)