During the menstrual cycle, increased estradiol levels cause the maturation and release of the egg and the thickening of the uterus lining to allow for the implantation of a fertilized egg.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Endocrine Society
  Reproductive Hormones

Sources

• Reproductive Hormones www.endocrine.org Endocrine Society via serper

Referenced by nodes (5)

• ovum concept
• estradiol concept
• menstrual cycle concept
• fertilized ovum concept
• implantation concept