Follicular Phase

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.

Year introduced: 1985(1975)

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Tree Number(s): G08.686.605.310

MeSH Unique ID: D005498

Entry Terms:

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

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena
Reproductive Physiological Phenomena
Menstrual Cycle
Follicular Phase