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Fertilization is the biological process that initiates the development of a fetus, which subsequently leads to pregnancy as described in [1]. The uterine cycle and endometrial lining are specifically regulated to prepare for both fertilization and the resulting pregnancy, as detailed in [2] and [3].
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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 en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimThe human female reproductive system is immature at birth and develops at puberty to enable the release of matured ova from the ovaries, facilitate fertilization with sperm, and create a protective environment for a developing fetus during pregnancy.