The follicular phase occurs during days 1-13 of the menstrual cycle and is characterized by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) promoting ovarian follicle growth, which leads to increased estrogen levels.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Straight Healthcare
  Female hormone physiology - Straight Healthcare
• Person: Not available Organization: Liv Hospital
  4 Phases of Menstrual Cycle: Hormone Changes Chart - Liv Hospital

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• Female hormone physiology - Straight Healthcare www.straighthealthcare.com Straight Healthcare via serper
• 4 Phases of Menstrual Cycle: Hormone Changes Chart - Liv Hospital int.livhospital.com Liv Hospital via serper

Referenced by nodes (5)

• estrogen concept
• follicular phase concept
• Follicle-stimulating hormone concept
• ovarian follicle concept
• menstrual cycle concept