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The uterus and fertilization are linked because the uterus prepares its lining for the implantation of an embryo resulting from fertilization [1], [2], and serves as the site where the embryo develops after fertilization occurs in the fallopian tubes [3], [4].
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Female Reproductive System: Structure & Function my.clevelandclinic.org 2 facts
procedureIf an egg is not fertilized, it dissolves in the uterus, and the uterine lining breaks down and sheds, which marks the beginning of a menstrual period.
claimFertilization of an egg by sperm normally occurs in the fallopian tubes, after which the fertilized egg moves to the uterus to implant into the uterine lining.
Female reproductive organs: Anatomy and functions kenhub.com 2 facts
claimThe endometrial lining of the uterus proliferates each month to prepare for embryo implantation; if fertilization occurs, the uterus houses the fetus and placenta, but if pregnancy does not occur, the lining is shed during menstruation.
claimThe uterine cycle consists of three phases: menses, proliferative, and secretory, which act to prepare the uterus for potential fertilization and pregnancy.
Female Reproductive System | RESOLVE resolve.org 1 fact
claimFertilization occurs when an egg and sperm meet in the fallopian tubes, after which cilia move the resulting embryo to the uterus.
Understanding the Menstrual Cycle: A Breakdown of Its Four Phases raleighob.com 1 fact
claimDuring the menstrual phase, the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) is shed and expelled through the cervix and vagina if fertilization has not occurred.
Female reproductive system en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimThe uterus produces secretions that assist the transit of sperm to the fallopian tubes, where fertilization of an ovum can occur.