During her normal monthly fluctuation of hormones, Pearle's body produces ____ to help prepare her uterus for potential pregnancy.

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During the menstrual cycle, the ovaries produce two main hormones: estradiol and progesterone. Progesterone helps prepare the uterus for potential pregnancy by thickening the lining of the uterus, in case an egg is fertilized and implanted. In the absence of fertilization, progesterone levels decrease, and the lining of the uterus is shed during menstruation. Oxytocin and vasopressin are not involved in preparing the uterus for pregnancy.

During Her Normal Monthly Fluctuation of Hormones, Pearle's Body Produces