Chapter
The Luteal Phase and Menstruation
24:08 - 28:49 (04:41)
This episode explains the role of the luteal phase in menstruation and how the endometrium is created to host a fertilized egg, which, if not fertilized, is shed through the menstrual period.
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The luteal phase in menstruation lasts beyond the 24 hours of ovulation and plays a key role in preparing the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized egg.
24:08 - 26:59 (02:51)
Menstruation
Summary
The luteal phase in menstruation lasts beyond the 24 hours of ovulation and plays a key role in preparing the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized egg. If fertilization does not occur, the menstrual cycle begins again.
ChapterThe Luteal Phase and Menstruation
EpisodeHow Menstruation Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Prostaglandin comes along and constricts spiral arteries, which causes tissue that was built up in the uterus to not receive blood flow, leading to menstruation, which is evolutionarily smart.
26:59 - 28:49 (01:50)
Menstruation
Summary
Prostaglandin comes along and constricts spiral arteries, which causes tissue that was built up in the uterus to not receive blood flow, leading to menstruation, which is evolutionarily smart.