If 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.

Authors

• Person: Not available Organization: Cleveland Clinic
  Female Reproductive System: Structure & Function

Sources

• Female Reproductive System: Structure & Function my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic via serper

Referenced by nodes (5)

• ovum concept
• endometrial lining concept
• fertilization concept
• menstrual period concept
• uterus concept