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What causes the enlargement of both ovaries during pregnancy?
Increased estrogen and progesterone secretion by the corpus luteum
What effect do high levels of estrogen and progesterone have on ovulation during pregnancy?
Cause pituitary inhibition and cessation of ovulation
What contributes to the marked increase in vascularity of the fallopian tubes during pregnancy?
Hormonal effects of estrogen and progesterone
Why does the consistency of the uterus become progressively softer during pregnancy?
Increased vascularity
What contributes to the increase in size, weight, capacity, and shape of the uterus during pregnancy?
Increased vascularity and presence of amniotic fluid
Learn about the complex physiological changes that occur in a woman's body during pregnancy and how her body accommodates the development of the fetus while maintaining vital functions.
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