what is the term used to describe the monthly shedding of the uterine lining?
The uterine cycle describes a series of changes that occur to the lining of the uterus, or, endometrium, during a typical menstrual cycle. Learning Objective. Key Points. The uterine cycle includes the increase in the endometrium in preparation for implantation, and the shedding of the lining following lack of implantation, termed menstruation.