The increase in blood estrogens during the postmenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle produces all of the following changes in the uterus except:

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The increase in blood estrogens during the postmenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle produces growth of both the endometrial glands and the spiral arteries of the endometrium as well as proliferation of endometrial cells producing a thickening of the endometrium. However, it does not decrease myometrial contractions. In fact, it can actually stimulate myometrial contractions in preparation for potential implantation of a fertilized egg.

The Increase in Blood Estrogens During the Postmenstrual Phase of the Menstrual