Why do hormone levels decrease, and the next menstrual cycle begins with shedding of the uterine lining?

Question

The hormone levels increase to prepare a woman’s body to receive a fertilized egg.
The hormone levels decrease to prepare a woman’s body to receive a fertilized egg.
The hormone levels increase, and the next menstrual cycle begins with shedding of the uterine lining.
The hormone levels decrease, and the next menstrual cycle begins with shedding of the uterine lining.

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The correct answer is: “The hormone levels increase to prepare a woman’s body to receive a fertilized egg.”

Explanation: In the menstrual cycle, after ovulation, if a fertilized egg is present, hormone levels (particularly progesterone) rise to prepare the uterine lining for implantation. If the egg is not fertilized, hormone levels eventually drop, leading to menstruation.

Why do hormone levels decrease, and the next menstrual cycle begins with shedding of the uterine lining?

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