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Ovulation and the menstrual period are sequential phases of the menstrual cycle, where ovulation triggers the release of an egg [1] and the subsequent luteal phase [2] leads to the shedding of the uterine lining as a menstrual period if fertilization does not occur {fact:2, fact:4}. This transition typically occurs within a 10 to 16-day window [3].
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Menstrual Cycle (Normal Menstruation): Overview & Phases my.clevelandclinic.org 1 fact
claimIf an egg released during ovulation is not fertilized by sperm, the uterine lining breaks down and sheds, resulting in a menstrual period.
The Menstrual Cycle: How It Changes as You Age | Mount Sinai Today health.mountsinai.org 1 fact
procedureThe menstrual cycle proceeds in five steps: (1) The pituitary gland produces FSH, which signals the ovaries to produce estrogen. (2) When estrogen reaches a specific level for a set duration, the pituitary gland produces LH. (3) LH triggers ovulation, causing the ovary to release an egg into the fallopian tube. (4) The ovary produces progesterone to prepare the uterus for pregnancy. (5) If conception does not occur, hormone levels drop, the menstrual lining stops developing, and the lining is shed as a menstrual period.
Understanding the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle - Clue helloclue.com 1 fact
claimThe luteal phase occurs between ovulation and the start of the next menstrual period.
The Menstrual Cycle | Patient Education - UCSF Health ucsfhealth.org 1 fact
measurementIf no pregnancy develops, the endometrium is shed as a menstrual period approximately fourteen days after ovulation.
Female Reproductive System: Structure & Function my.clevelandclinic.org 1 fact
measurementMost females experience a menstrual period 10 to 16 days after ovulation.