NURSING 306 - OB Exam 1 Study Guide.
NURSING 306 - OB Exam 1 Study Guide/NURSING 306 - OB Exam 1 Study Guide. Ovarian Cycle: the maturation of the ova consisting of Follicular Phase - (from the 1st day of menstruation to 12-14 days) LH & FSH cause graafian follicle to mature producing Estrogen Ovulatory Phase - (begins when estrogen levels peak until oocyte released from graafian follicle) = OVULATION ^LH Luteal Phase - (begins after ovulation and lasts 14 days) ^ estrogen & progesterone If pregnant, know that the corpus luteum secretes estrogen & progesterone until placenta matures and assumes this function If pregnant, corpus luteum will continue to secrete estrogen & progesterone until placenta matures
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