If an egg released during ovulation is not fertilized by sperm, the uterine lining breaks down and sheds, resulting in a menstrual period.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Cleveland Clinic
  Menstrual Cycle (Normal Menstruation): Overview & Phases

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• Menstrual Cycle (Normal Menstruation): Overview & Phases my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic via serper

Referenced by nodes (4)

• ovulation concept
• ovum concept
• endometrial lining concept
• menstrual period concept