Back to glossary

Fertility Glossary

Mature oocyte

An egg that has reached the stage where it can be fertilised.

Embryology

Mature eggs are at metaphase II (MII). Not every egg collected is mature, which is why the number of eggs used for ICSI can be lower than the number collected.

Also known as: mature egg, MII egg

Related United Kingdom guides

Last reviewed: 23 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

Explore in-depth guides

Learn more with Antega's fertility guides and articles.