Approximately mid-cycle, 24–36 hours after the luteinizing hormone (LH) surges, the dominant follicle releases an ovocyte, in an event called ovulation.
Omtrent midt-cyklus, 24–36 timer efter en følge af luteiniserende hormon (LH), udsender den dominerende follikel en ægcelle, i en begivenhed kaldet "ovulering", eller ægløsning.