🔬 Biological Processes
Biological processes describe the natural events of the reproductive cycle — from menstruation and ovulation to fertilisation and blastocyst formation. Understanding these processes helps patients see how fertility treatments work with the body's own systems.
📌 Start Here — Key Biological Processes
Ovulation
Ovulation is the release of a mature oocyte (egg) from a dominant ovarian follicle, triggered by a s…
Menstrual Cycle
The menstrual cycle is a recurring hormonal cycle that prepares the female reproductive system for p…
Fertilization
Fertilization is the biological process in which a single sperm cell penetrates and fuses with a mat…
Conception
Conception is the process by which pregnancy begins, encompassing both the fertilisation of an oocyt…
All Biological Processes (13)
Conception
Conception is the process by which pregnancy begins, encompassing both the fertilisation of an oocyt…
Fertilization
Fertilization is the biological process in which a single sperm cell penetrates and fuses with a mat…
Menstrual Cycle
The menstrual cycle is a recurring hormonal cycle that prepares the female reproductive system for p…
Follicular Phase
The follicular phase is the first half of the menstrual cycle, beginning on Day 1 (the onset of mens…
Ovulation
Ovulation is the release of a mature oocyte (egg) from a dominant ovarian follicle, triggered by a s…
Luteal Phase
The luteal phase is the second half of the menstrual cycle, beginning at ovulation and ending at the…
Fertile Window
The fertile window is the approximately 5–6 day period in each menstrual cycle during which sexual i…
Cervical Mucus
Cervical mucus is a secretion produced by glands in the cervix, whose quantity, consistency, and qua…
LH Surge
The LH surge is a sharp, rapid rise in luteinising hormone (LH) secreted by the pituitary gland, occ…
Zygote
A zygote is the single-cell organism formed immediately after fertilisation — when a sperm cell fuse…
Blastocyst
A blastocyst is a day 5 to 7 embryo that has developed a fluid-filled central cavity (the blastocoel…
Capacitation
Capacitation is the process by which sperm undergo physiological and biochemical changes — primarily…
Acrosome Reaction
The acrosome reaction is the release of hydrolytic enzymes from the acrosome — a cap-like vesicle on…