| − | '''Ovulation''' is part of the reproductive cycle in females in which eggs are available for [[fertilization]] leading to producing new offspring. In humans, the period of ovulation is a few short days. | + | '''Ovulation''' is part of the reproductive cycle in females in which eggs are available for [[fertilization]] leading to producing new offspring. In humans, ovulation occurs on an approximately monthly cycle, and the period of fertility is a few short days. |