Figure 2From: Fundamental roles of reactive oxygen species and protective mechanisms in the female reproductive systemGeneration of ROS during ovulation and sterodogenesis in corpus luteum. Ovulation appears to be an inflammation-like process. ROS is locally produced during follicular rupture and may be involved in the ovulation process. ROS is also generated by the corpus luteum via the monooxygenase reaction as a byproduct during steroid hormone synthesis.Back to article page