In the late secretory phase, the body produces prostaglandins, which are hormone-like compounds that can cause cramps to help shed the uterine lining if pregnancy does not occur.

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  Understanding the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle - Clue

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Referenced by nodes (4)

• endometrial lining concept
• prostaglandins concept
• pregnancy concept
• cramps concept