The secretory phase is the part of the menstrual cycle where the uterine lining (endometrium) continues to thicken, becomes more vascularized, and develops glands that secrete a glycogen-rich fluid.
La fase secretora es la parte del ciclo menstrual en la que el revestimiento del útero (endometrio) sigue engrosándose, aumentando su vascularización y desarrollando glándulas que secretan un fluido rico en glucógeno.
| Front | secretory phase |
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| Back | That portion of the uterine (menstrual) cycle when the endometrium continues to thicken, becomes more vascularized, and develops glands that secrete a fluid rich in glycogen. |
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