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The sequence of
hormone concentrations that leads to ovulation and possible fertilization is
shown cycling in the illustration. The number of estrous periods is lowest
in winter months. The number of small follicles (<20 mm) increases slowly
during January to March. In late March, the number of small follicles
decreases with a concomitant rise in the number of large follicles (>30 mm). |