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Which hormone acts directly on the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle?
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∙ 14y ago
Estrogen causes endometrial growth/proliferation. Post-ovulation, mainly progesterone acts to cause secretion, accumulation of glycogen and basically maintains the lining and prepares it for implantation. Removal of these hormones causes menstruation.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoAt ovulation a mature egg is released from the ovary, lutinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone cause the area from which the egg was released to become the corpus luteum, which produces progesterone - progesterone causes uterus lining to build-up.
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Which hormone is responsible for the buildup of the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle?
Estrogen.
Pain caused by uterine cramps during a menstrual period?
dysmenorrhea
What happens to the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle?
breaks down
What deteriorates during menstrual flow?
The uterus lining deteriorates during menstruation. The menstrual flow is the uterine lining that is shedding after pregnancy does not occur.
What is pain caused by uterine cramps during a menstrual period called?
dysmenorrhea
Which condition is pain caused by uterine cramps during a menstrual period?
dysmenorrhea
What is the function of OT hormone?
The OT hormone targets the uterine wall and induces contraction during labor. It is a positive feedback hormone.
What is known as menstrual flow?
Menstrual flow is blood, uterine tissue, discharge, and cervical mucus. Menstrual flow occurs during menstruation, also known as a period.
What hormone is produced during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle?
Progesterone
What are some of the symptoms of uterine fibroids?
There are some symptoms of uterine fibroids such as bleeding between periods, heavy menstrual bleeding, menstrual periods that may last longer than normal, pain during intercourse.
What is abnormal uterine bleeding?
Abnormal bleeding includes bleeding between menstrual periods, excessive bleeding during a menstrual period, or bleeding after menopause
Why do women get emotional during their menstrual cycle?
Because their hormone balance is upset.
