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During the 7 days of menses, which hormone is higher and which is lower between estrogen and progesterone?

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Both: At the beginning of the menstrual cycle both estrogen and Progesterone are quite low as the cycle is reset. Estrogen begins to rise first - peak shortly before ovulation and declines. After ovulation Progesterone begins to rise. If no pregnancy ensues Progesterone levels fall and the cycle begins again.

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Answered 6/30/2014

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