uterine
adjective
uter·ine
ˈyü-tə-ˌrīn 
-rən
-rən
1
: born of the same mother but by a different father
uterine brothers
2
: of, relating to, or affecting the uterus
uterine cancer
the uterine lining
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Progesterone allows for the withdrawal of the uterine lining, which is then followed by using a medication like Letrozole or Clomid to induce ovulation by manipulating hormone levels.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Although Ella’s 30-milligram dose is enough to prevent pregnancy, previous studies have suggested that the amount is highly unlikely to help end pregnancy as mifepristone does, by blocking a fertilized egg from implanting in the womb or disrupting the uterine lining.
—Patrick Adams, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
Among the new conditions, endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, which can result in severe pain, scarring and infertility.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Progestin helps prevent pregnancy by thickening cervical mucus, thinning the uterine lining, and inhibiting sperm movement.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Although Ella’s 30-milligram dose is enough to prevent pregnancy, previous studies have suggested that the amount is highly unlikely to help end pregnancy as mifepristone does, by blocking a fertilized egg from implanting in the womb or disrupting the uterine lining.
—Patrick Adams, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
Among the new conditions, endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, which can result in severe pain, scarring and infertility.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Progestin helps prevent pregnancy by thickening cervical mucus, thinning the uterine lining, and inhibiting sperm movement.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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uterine
adjective
uter·ine
ˈyüt-ə-ˌrīn
-rən
-rən
: of, relating to, or affecting the uterus
the uterine lining
uterine cancer
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uterine
adjective
uter·ine
ˈyüt-ə-ˌrīn
-rən
-rən
: of, relating to, occurring in, or affecting the uterus
uterine tissue
uterine cancer
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