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How does the uterus lining prepare for pregnancy?
The uterine lining creates a place for the fertilized egg to attach to in the uterus. Once the egg has attached to the uterine lining, it begins to grow. The lining also helps deliver nutrients to the developing fetus.
When the fertilized egg burrows into the uterine lining is called?
implantation
Why does a womens uterus thicken?
Progestrone causes the uterine lining to thicken in preparation of a fertilized egg. If no egg is fertilized, the thick lining is shed as a menstrual cycle.
Why does menstruation takes place?
The menstrual cycle is a series of hormonal changes in which an egg matures and is released and the uterine lining thickens so that the egg, if fertilized, can implant in it. Menstruation happens when the uterine lining sheds because no fertilized egg has implanted.
What human organ does the embryo implant itself?
The fertilized egg is implanted into the uterine lining.
If the egg is fertilized?
If the egg is not fertilized during ovulation then it is comes to rest in the fallopian tubes where it is reabsorbed into the body. Following this a woman will menstruate to shed the uterine lining.
Where does the human egg go when it swims?
It embeds itself in the uterine lining, and if it is fertilized, it will stay there for the pregnancy term.
What stops menstruation during pregnancy?
Menstruating is the uterus basically not being pregnant and therefor getting rid if the uterine lining. When pregnant there is a fertilized egg and the uterus will protect it with the uterine lining.
What does progesterone stimulate?
Progesterone levels rise after ovulation to protect the fertilized egg and to prevent the uterine lining from shedding.
Is it possible for you to have fertilization but no implantation of the fertilized egg?
It is possible for a fertilized egg not implant in the uterine lining, it could be due to stress, certain drugs or medications, or that the egg was not viable. This situation is very common, possibly happening to a third of fertilized eggs.
Can implantation bleeding be heavy with twins?
Yes, implantation bleeding is the result of a fertilized egg(s) embedding itself into the uterine lining.
If the egg is not fertilized by the male?
If the egg is not fertilized during ovulation then it is comes to rest in the fallopian tubes where it is reabsorbed into the body. Following this a woman will menstruate to shed the uterine lining.
