Communication between oocytes and granulosa cells is essential for oocyte formation, dormancy, reawakening, and maturation. Researchers have demonstrated that a protein complex called the exocyst ...

Communication between oocytes and granulosa cells is essential for oocyte formation, dormancy, reawakening, and maturation.

The study revealed a crucial moment during the oocyte maturation stage, which is when an oocyte converts into a mature egg, ...

A new comprehensive analysis reveals that the global oocyte retrieval needles market is poised for unprecedented growth over the next decade. The market’s valuation is expected to skyrocket from USD ...

Each follicle contains one immature oocyte that is arrested in development and stays dormant until it is activated to grow.

Oocyte cryopreservation is a suitable fertility preservation option for women who are not partnered, have ethical objections to cryopreserving embryos or wish to have complete reproductive autonomy.

Ovarian stimulation (OS) involves the administration of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) or a gonadotropin-release hormone (GnRH) agonist that facilitates the maturation of oocytes that can be ...

The study showed that exposure to outdoor air pollution can negatively impact human embryo development in IVF cycles ...