Estrogen stimulates the thickening of the uterine lining during the follicular phase to prepare it to receive a fertilized egg.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Raleigh OB/GYN Centre
  Understanding the Menstrual Cycle: A Breakdown of Its Four Phases

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• Understanding the Menstrual Cycle: A Breakdown of Its Four Phases www.raleighob.com Raleigh OB/GYN Centre via serper

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• estrogen concept
• follicular phase concept
• endometrial lining concept