Is defined as the creation of an ovum.

It is the female process of gametogenesis

Occurs in the ovarian follicle.

The beginning step is referred to as Oocytogenesis
  -  this is a transition step prior to birth
  -  this is the development of oocytes

The next step is Ootidogenesis
  -  Oocytes turn to ootid
  -  controlled by meiosis
  -  It continues up until prophase I

Meiosis I
   -  is a division of number of chromosomes
   -  the number is cut into half
   -  is essential for sexual reproduction

Steps of Meiosis are:

1.)  Prophase
2.)  Metaphase
3.)  Anaphase
4.)  Telophase

Meiosis II

   -  starts after Meiosis I
   -  continues until metaphase II
   -  when this meiosis II is finished then result is ootid and a polar body

The diagram below is from: http://www.biosci.uga.edu/almanac/

Maturation

   -  Polar bodies dissolve leaving only ootid
   -  Ootid will mature into the ovum