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.
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Last Revised: October 8, 2012
Medical Review:
Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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