The pros and cons of eating eggs

The egg is what we usually call the female gonad. It is mainly produced by the ovaries and is round in shape. In addition to secreting necessary sex hormones, the function of the female ovaries is to produce eggs. Female pregnancy is formed through the combination of egg and sperm. However, some people in life eat eggs, thinking that eggs are high in nutritional value and contain a large amount of amino acids. So, what are the pros and cons of eating eggs?

Egg production

The egg is produced by what we commonly call the female gonads - the ovaries, and has a diameter of about 0.2mm.

The main function of the ovaries, in addition to secreting essential sex hormones for women, is to produce eggs. The rudiments of the ovaries are formed in girls during the 3rd to 6th week of gestation. Before birth, millions of primary oocytes are formed in the ovaries. After childhood and adolescence, only about 100,000 primary oocytes remain by adulthood. The primary oocyte is wrapped in the primordial follicle. Under the influence of sex hormones, only one primordial follicle matures every month, and the mature egg is then discharged from the ovary into the fallopian tube. Generally speaking, a woman will produce about 300 to 400 mature eggs in her lifetime, and the rest of the oocytes will die on their own.

The egg is formed through meiosis. The first meiotic division is completed in the ovary. After the ovulation process, the secondary oocyte and the surrounding zona pellucida and corona radiata are discharged. If the secondary oocyte meets the sperm, it will undergo the second meiotic division during the combination process and become a true egg.

An egg can survive for about 48 hours after being released, waiting to meet and combine with sperm during these 48 hours. If the egg cannot meet the sperm to form a fertilized egg due to various reasons after being released, it will die naturally after 48 to 72 hours. If you miss the chance of fertilization this time, you will have to wait until another egg matures and is released one month later, and then repeat the same process. The left and right ovaries usually ovulate alternately, but in rare cases two or more eggs can be released at the same time. If they combine with sperm separately, dizygotic twins and fraternal twins will appear.

Among the causes of female infertility, infertility caused by ovarian factors accounts for about 15% to 25% of infertility, and ovarian anovulation is one of the important reasons.

What are the pros and cons of eating eggs?

Currently, it does not bring any benefit or harm to men's health if they eat women's eggs. However, if a woman currently has vaginitis or gynecological diseases, it can easily lead to oral infections or cause some diseases. It is currently recommended to maintain personal hygiene.

You generally cannot retrieve your own eggs. After the egg is released from the ovary, it is deposited in the abdominal cavity. If you sleep together during your ovulation period, you may get pregnant. It is recommended to pay attention to the hygiene of the vulva and keep it dry and breathable. If you feel unwell, you need to go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time. Pay attention to the hygiene of both parties before and after sleeping in bed to avoid cross infection.