The endometrium responds to the hormone progesterone by becoming thick and spongy to receive an embryo; if implantation does not occur, the lining is shed during a menstrual period.

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• Person: Not available Organization: RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
  Female Reproductive System | RESOLVE

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• Female Reproductive System | RESOLVE resolve.org RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association via serper

Referenced by nodes (4)

• progesterone concept
• endometrium concept
• menstrual period concept
• embryo concept