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  2. Luteal phase - Wikipedia

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    The luteal phase is characterized by changes to hormone levels, such as an increase in progesterone and estrogen levels, decrease in gonadotropins such as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), changes to the endometrial lining to promote implantation of the fertilized egg, and development of the corpus luteum. In the ...

  3. Here's What Really Happens During Your Menstrual Cycle - AOL

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    The menstrual cycle is divided into two phases: the follicular phase and the luteal phase. Within each phase, different things happen concurrently in the uterus and ovaries. Rujirat Boonyong ...

  4. Menstrual cycle - Wikipedia

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    The secretory phase is the final phase of the uterine cycle and it corresponds to the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle. During the secretory phase, the corpus luteum produces progesterone, which plays a vital role in making the endometrium receptive to the implantation of a blastocyst (a fertilized egg, which has begun to grow). [56]

  5. What Is the Luteal Phase? - AOL

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    On average, the luteal phase begins the 10 to 14 days before you begin your period. You can also chart your temperature : in the early to mid-luteal phase, a woman’s basal body temperature jumps ...

  6. Corpus luteum - Wikipedia

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    The corpus luteum develops from an ovarian follicle during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle or oestrous cycle, following the release of a secondary oocyte from the follicle during ovulation. The follicle first forms a corpus hemorrhagicum before it becomes a corpus luteum, but the term refers to the visible collection of blood, left ...

  7. Ovulation - Wikipedia

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    The follicular phase (or proliferative phase) is the phase of the menstrual cycle during which the ovarian follicles mature. The follicular phase lasts from the beginning of menstruation to the start of ovulation. [12] [13] For ovulation to be successful, the ovum must be supported by the corona radiata and cumulus oophorous granulosa cells. [14]

  8. What Is the Luteal Phase? - AOL

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    One of the four stages of a monthly menstrual cycle, the luteal phase is often glossed over in the lay person’s understanding of fertility and hormone health, coming just as it does after the ...

  9. Endometrium - Wikipedia

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    Proliferation is induced by estrogen (follicular phase of menstrual cycle), and later changes in this layer are engendered by progesterone from the corpus luteum (luteal phase). It is adapted to provide an optimum environment for the implantation and growth of the embryo. This layer is completely shed during menstruation.