Ovarian Contractility and its Relationship to Ovulation: A Review

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This paper critically surveys the current information, in an effort to clarify the functional significance of ovarian contractility in the mechanism of ovulation. The principal observation of this review is that ovarian contractility is not necessary for ovulation to take place. Nevertheless, ovarian contractions are real and they should have some definable role in ovarian physiology. Alternative ideas are presented that might be examined as working hypotheses in future studies on the function of ovarian contractility. Myoid-like clasping arrangement of the open end of the oviduct around the ovary. Ovarian motion might serve to improve the position of the ostium and increase the efficiency with which it collects ova. More attention also should be given to a possible relationship between ovarian contractions and circulatory function.

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