Which condition indicates that a woman is in the secretory/luteal phase of her menstrual cycle?
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The question is asking which of the given options is indicative of the secretory/luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. This phase is characterized by the corpus luteum secreting hormones to prepare the uterus for potential implantation.
Answer
Increased progesterone levels indicate the secretory/luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
The secretory or luteal phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by increased progesterone levels, preparing the uterine lining for potential implantation after ovulation.
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The secretory or luteal phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by increased progesterone levels, preparing the uterine lining for potential implantation after ovulation.
More Information
The luteal phase typically lasts about 14 days and concludes when menstruation begins if fertilization does not occur.
Tips
A common mistake is to associate the luteal phase primarily with estrogen. While estrogen is present, progesterone is the dominant hormone during this phase.
Sources
- Luteal Phase Of The Menstrual Cycle: Symptoms & Length - my.clevelandclinic.org
- What are the phases of the menstrual cycle, and how do they affect ... - nebraskamed.com
- The Normal Menstrual Cycle and the Control of Ovulation - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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