The follicular phase begins on the first day of a period and lasts for 13 to 14 days, during which changing hormone levels cause the uterine lining to thicken and follicles to grow on the ovaries.

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Referenced by nodes (6)

• follicular phase concept
• endometrial lining concept
• follicle concept
• period concept
• hormone concept
• ovary concept