Atresia of all but the dominant follicle is in part a result of the diminished secretion of FSH during the second week of the follicular phase.

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Atresia of all but the dominant follicle is in part a result of the diminished secretion of FSH during the second week of the follicular phase.

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During the second week of the follicular phase, the secretion of FSH decreases, leading to atresia (degeneration) of all but the dominant follicle. The dominant follicle continues to grow due to the influence of the increasing levels of estrogen.

Atresia of All but the Dominant Follicle Is in Part