Question
Proliferative Phase and Secretory Phase.

Answer

Proliferative PhaseSecretory Phase
1. Proliferative phase begins with the repair of endometrium.1. Secretory phase begins with ovulation.
2. Time required for proliferative phase is 5th to 13th day of menstrual cycle.2. Time required for secretory phase is 15th to 28th day of menstrual cycle.
3. Proliferative phase always ends with ovulation.3. Secretory phase ends with menstruation if egg is not fertilized. It continues further if egg is fertilized.
4. Proliferative phase is in uterus which coincides . with follicular phase in ovary during which there is formation of Graafian follicle.4. Secretory phase is in uterus which coincides with luteal phase in ovary during which there is formation of corpus luteum.
5. Proliferative phase is controlled by FSH from anterior pituitary.5. Secretory phase is controlled by LH from anterior pituitary.
6. Hormone estrogen is secreted during this phase.6. Hormone progesterone is secreted during this phase.
7. It causes the development of blood vessels and thickening of endometrium of uterus.7. It causes further thickening and secretory activity of the glands of endometrium of uterus.

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