An ovarian follicle is a small sac (cyst) on the ovary. An egg
matures inside of the follicle; when the egg is mature, the follicle bursts
open and releases the egg.
Author
Monica Rhodes
Editor
Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor
Pat Truman
Primary Medical Reviewer
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer
Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last Updated
November 22, 2006
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