What will occur if a ovum is not fertilized by a sperm cell and, thus, is not implanted on the endometrium?

Name: What will occur if a ovum is not fertilized by a sperm cell and, thus, is not implanted on the endometrium?
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If the ovum is not fertilized by a sperm cell and is not implanted on the endometrium, then the lining of the uterus which has thickened in preparation for a potential pregnancy will shed through the vagina. This shedding is known as menstruation.

What Will Occur If a Ovum Is Not Fertilized by a Sperm