Picture of ovulation and of how the egg gets to the uterus

During ovulation, an egg is released from the ovary and travels down the fallopian tube.

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Anne Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerFemi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last RevisedMarch 19, 2010

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