In the female cycle, it is the falling levels of estrogen and ________ that cause the uterine lining to break down and menses to start.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
progesterone
The decline in estrogen and progesterone levels causes the uterine lining to break down, and menses starts.
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