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Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena > Reproductive Physiological Phenomena > Menstrual Cycle > Follicular Phase

Preferred term

Follicular Phase  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The period of the MENSTRUAL CYCLE representing follicular growth, increase in ovarian estrogen (ESTROGENS) production, and epithelial proliferation of the ENDOMETRIUM. Follicular phase begins with the onset of MENSTRUATION and ends with OVULATION.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Menstrual Cycle, Follicular Phase
  • Menstrual Cycle, Proliferative Phase
  • Menstrual Proliferative Phase
  • Preovulatory Phase

Allowable Qualifier(s)

In other languages

  • Phase folliculaire

    French

  • Phase folliculaire du cycle menstruel
  • Phase pré-ovulatoire
  • Phase préovulatoire
  • Phase proliférative du cycle menstruel

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-LH6DP5F6-X

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