Phases of the Menstrual Cycle and Hormonal Effects

Flashcards summarizing key concepts of the menstrual cycle phases and hormonal effects.

Natural estrogen is __________.

CARDIOPROTECT

During the Menstrual Phase (Day 1-5), the __________ of the uterus sheds.

lining

Estrogen and Progesterone are __________ during the Menstrual Phase.

low

In the Follicular Phase (Days 1-13), estrogen increases after day 5 while __________ stays low.

progesterone

The Follicular Phase prepares the __________.

egg

On Day 14, during Ovulation, the ovary releases the prepared/mature egg and increases __________ hormone.

LH

During Ovulation, Estrogen is at its peak high and __________ occurs.

pregnancy

In the Luteal Phase (Days 15-28), Progesterone increases and thickens the __________.

lining

If the egg is not fertilized in the Luteal Phase, hormones __________.

decrease

PMS happens in the __________ Phase.

Luteal