Where do human sperm and egg meet?. Issue 1 (January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thunnissen, Liselot J W; Cleypool, Cindy G J; de Bakker, Bernadette S
• Is Part Of: Reproduction. Volume 161:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: V1
• Page End: V4
• Publication Date: 2021-01
• Subjects: Reproduction -- Periodicals; Reproduction -- Molecular aspects -- Periodicals; Reproduction -- Immunological aspects -- Periodicals; Reproduction -- Endocrine aspects -- Periodicals; Fertility -- Periodicals; Human reproduction -- Periodicals; 571.805
• DOI: 10.1530/REP-20-0375
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1470-1626

Abstract

Abstract : Summary: Although it is commonly accepted that fertilisation in humans occurs in the ampulla of the fallopian tube, the peritoneal cavity might represent an alternative fertilisation site. Studies substantiating both fertilisation sites were reviewed and new insights on the fertilisation site in humans are discussed, including their implications for reproductive medicine.