During the follicular phase, changing hormone levels cause the uterine lining to thicken and follicles to grow on the surface of the ovaries, with usually one follicle maturing into an egg.

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• follicular phase concept
• ovum concept
• endometrial lining concept
• follicle concept
• hormone levels concept
• ovary concept