Follicular phase
oestrogen
cervical glands secrete profuse thin alkaline elastic mucus which dries in aborizing fern-like pattern (cervical smear)
exfoliated vaginal epithelial cells (vaginal smear)
increased cornification
polyhedral cells with pyknotic nuclei
Breast lactiferous duct growth
Luteal phase
oestrogen & progesterone
cervical glands secrete thick and tenacious mucus
forms cervical mucus plug
inhibit ferning effect
exfoliated vaginal epithelial cells (vaginal cells)
rolled edges with WBC infiltration
Breast lactiferous duct growth, lobulo-alveolar growth & retention of fluid
breat tenderness
thermogenic (increase in temperature)
fertile during this stage