Uterine cycle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012476",
  "term": "Uterine cycle",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The series of cyclic changes that occur in the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus, in response to ovarian hormones. These changes prepare the uterus for the potential implantation of a fertilized egg. If implantation does not occur, the endometrial lining is shed, marking the beginning of a new cycle.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "blastocyst",
    "corpus luteum",
    "endometrium",
    "estrogen",
    "female fertility",
    "implantation",
    "menstrual cycle",
    "menstruation",
    "ovarian cycle",
    "progesterone",
    "uterus"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 818 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/uterine-cycle/"
}