Rasestumisel

Rasestumisel refers to the process of conception in Estonian. It is the biological event where fertilization occurs, leading to the start of a pregnancy. This process typically involves the fusion of a male gamete, the sperm, with a female gamete, the ovum or egg cell. Following sexual intercourse, sperm travel through the female reproductive tract, and if ovulation has occurred, one sperm may successfully penetrate and fertilize an egg in the fallopian tube.

Once fertilization is complete, the resulting single-celled organism is called a zygote. This zygote then begins a journey down the fallopian tube towards the uterus, undergoing rapid cell division. Upon reaching the uterus, the developing embryo implants itself into the uterine lining, a crucial step for the continuation of the pregnancy. The timing and conditions for successful rasestumisel are influenced by various physiological factors in both the male and female reproductive systems, including hormonal cycles, sperm viability, and egg health. Infertility can arise when any of these factors are compromised, preventing conception.