The follicular phase is driven by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which promotes the growth of ovarian follicles, which in turn release increasing amounts of estrogen.

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  Understanding the Menstrual Cycle: A Breakdown of Its Four Phases

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