Primary oocytes are immature egg cells formed before birth, arrested in prophase I until puberty. Each menstrual cycle, hormonal signals trigger one to resume meiosis, maturing into a secondary oocyte for potential fertilization. This process benefits women of reproductive age and assists fertility specialists in understanding ovulation, egg quality, and assisted reproductive technologies like IVF.
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