Menstrual cycle Flashcards
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Menstrual cycle
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Phases: MFOL
-Menstruation 1-4
-Follicular phase (proliferative phase) 5-13
-Ovulation 14
-Luteal phase (secretory phase) 15-28
Hormones:
Follicular phase (proliferative phase)
–A surge of LH causes ovulation
Basal body temperature
-Falls prior to ovulation due to the influence of oestradiol
-Rises following ovulation in response to higher progesterone levels
