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Progesterone is the hormone that maintains the lining of the uterus for the fertilized egg. The progesterone is produced by the corpus luteum for the first 8 weeks, before the placenta takes over its production.

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hormone that maintains the lining of the uterus?


Is progesterone the hormone that maintains the lining of the uterus?

no


What does the lining of the uterus do?

The lining of the uterus is what denigrates when your egg isn't fertilized and you get your period.


What maintains the uterus lining?

spooge


How does progesterone effect the body?

Progesterone levels rise after ovulation to protect the fertilized egg and to prevent the uterine lining from shedding allowing the fertilized ovum to implant in the lining. Progesterone protects the zygote until hCG kicks in after implantation.


The hormone that works with estrogen to prepare the endometrium for implantation of a fertilized egg is?

Progesterone is the hormone that works with estrogen to prepare the endometrium for implantation of a fertilized egg. It helps thicken the lining of the uterus and maintain a suitable environment for pregnancy.


Where does a fertilized egg implant?

A fertilized egg implants into the Uterus.


The cavity whose lining is designed to receive a fertilized ovum is the?

Uterus


When which hormone falls it causes the uterus lining to breakdown?

The uterine lining begins to breakdown when the egg of a female is not fertilized by the sperm of a male. This occurs on day one of the menstrual cycle.


Why does the uterus lining become thick?

to prepare the uterus to receive any fertilized eggs


How can you tell the difference between period and uterus blood?

When you get your period it is uterus blood. Your period is the uterus shedding its lining if you do not get pregnant. All month your uterus builds up its lining for if your egg gets fertilized, and when/if it does not get fertilized, you have your period at the end of the month.


What does the uterus lining do to the fertillised ovum?

After fertilization, the uterus lining provides nourishment and protection for the fertilized ovum. The ovum implants in the uterus lining, where it receives nutrients and support for development into an embryo.