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* Follicular growth and [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology#Corpus_Luteum_Regression|regression of the corpus luteum]] of the previous cycle (in polyoestrous species).
 
* Follicular growth and [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology#Corpus_Luteum_Regression|regression of the corpus luteum]] of the previous cycle (in polyoestrous species).
 
* Uterus enlarges slightly
 
* Uterus enlarges slightly
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Endometrium|Endometrium]] becomes congested and oedematous, glands show secretory activity.
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* [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology#Endometrium|Endometrium]] becomes congested and oedematous, glands show secretory activity.
 
* [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology#Vagina_2|Vaginal]] mucous becomes hyperaemic.  
 
* [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology#Vagina_2|Vaginal]] mucous becomes hyperaemic.  
 
** Increase in cell numbers in the [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology#Vagina_2|vaginal]] epithelium.
 
** Increase in cell numbers in the [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology#Vagina_2|vaginal]] epithelium.
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* The onset and end of oestrus are the only stages of the oetrous cycle that can be accurately measured.  They are therefore used to determine cycle length.
 
* The onset and end of oestrus are the only stages of the oetrous cycle that can be accurately measured.  They are therefore used to determine cycle length.
 
* Female seeks out the male and 'stands' to be mounted.
 
* Female seeks out the male and 'stands' to be mounted.
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Histology|Uterine]], [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology#Histology|cervical]] and [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology#Vagina_2|vaginal glands]] secrete increased amounts of mucus.
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* [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology#Histology|Uterine]], [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology#Histology|cervical]] and [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology#Vagina_2|vaginal glands]] secrete increased amounts of mucus.
* Vaginal epithelium and [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Endometrium|uterine endometrium]] becomes hyperaemic and congested.
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* Vaginal epithelium and [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology#Endometrium|uterine endometrium]] becomes hyperaemic and congested.
 
* [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|Cervix]] is relaxed
 
* [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|Cervix]] is relaxed
 
* [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_- Anatomy & Physiology|Ovulation]] occurs during this phase in all domestic species except the cow.
 
* [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_- Anatomy & Physiology|Ovulation]] occurs during this phase in all domestic species except the cow.
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* Granulosa cells of the [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_- Anatomy & Physiology|ovulated]] [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_- Anatomy & Physiology|follicles]] give rise to lutein cells, which are responsible for the [[Corpus Luteum Formation - Anatomy & Physiology|formation of the corpus luteum]] (luteinisation).
 
* Granulosa cells of the [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_- Anatomy & Physiology|ovulated]] [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_- Anatomy & Physiology|follicles]] give rise to lutein cells, which are responsible for the [[Corpus Luteum Formation - Anatomy & Physiology|formation of the corpus luteum]] (luteinisation).
 
* Progesterone secretion is detectable soon after [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_- Anatomy & Physiology|ovulation]], with significant quantities produced in 2-5 days.  This marks a transition from oestrogen to progesterone dominance.
 
* Progesterone secretion is detectable soon after [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_- Anatomy & Physiology|ovulation]], with significant quantities produced in 2-5 days.  This marks a transition from oestrogen to progesterone dominance.
* Reduction in secretion from [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Histology|uterine]], [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology#Histology|cervical]] and [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology#Vagina_2|vaginal glands]].
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* Reduction in secretion from [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology#Histology|uterine]], [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology#Histology|cervical]] and [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology#Vagina_2|vaginal glands]].
    
=== Dioestrus ===
 
=== Dioestrus ===
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* Oestrogen dominant
 
* Oestrogen dominant
* Includes proliferation of the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Endometrium|endometrium]].
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* Includes proliferation of the [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology#Endometrium|endometrium]].
    
=== Secretory Phase ===
 
=== Secretory Phase ===
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* Oestrus:
 
* Oestrus:
 
** Uterus is congested
 
** Uterus is congested
** [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Endometrium|Endometrium]] contains oedematous fluid, which causes its surface to glisten.
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** [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology#Endometrium|Endometrium]] contains oedematous fluid, which causes its surface to glisten.
 
** Muscularis is contractile, so when palpated per rectum, the uterus feels turgid and the horns feel erect and coiled.
 
** Muscularis is contractile, so when palpated per rectum, the uterus feels turgid and the horns feel erect and coiled.
 
*** Tonicity is present the day before and the day after oestrus, but is at its maximum during heat.
 
*** Tonicity is present the day before and the day after oestrus, but is at its maximum during heat.
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*** In heifers, there is also often perimetral subserous petechiae.
 
*** In heifers, there is also often perimetral subserous petechiae.
 
* Dioestrus:
 
* Dioestrus:
** [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Endometrium|Endometrium]] is covered with scanty secretion from the uterine glands.
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** [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology#Endometrium|Endometrium]] is covered with scanty secretion from the uterine glands.
    
=== Cyclic Changes in the Ovaries ===
 
=== Cyclic Changes in the Ovaries ===
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=== Cyclic Changes in the  Uterus ===
 
=== Cyclic Changes in the  Uterus ===
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* The [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Endometrium|endometrium]] shows considerable change during the oestrous cycle.
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* The [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology#Endometrium|endometrium]] shows considerable change during the oestrous cycle.
 
* In pro-oestrus and oestrus, endometrial glands are loosely coiled with obvious lumina and a deep epithelial lining.
 
* In pro-oestrus and oestrus, endometrial glands are loosely coiled with obvious lumina and a deep epithelial lining.
* During metoestrus, the glands become larger.  Lumina become smaller and the basal layer of the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Endometrium|endometrium]] becomes more tortuous.
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* During metoestrus, the glands become larger.  Lumina become smaller and the basal layer of the [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology#Endometrium|endometrium]] becomes more tortuous.
 
* As the bitch reaches anoestrus, there is a reduction in the number of glands and the amount that they coil.
 
* As the bitch reaches anoestrus, there is a reduction in the number of glands and the amount that they coil.
* In metoestrus (~98 days after the onset of oestrus), there is desquamation of the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Endometrium|endometrial]] epithelium.
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* In metoestrus (~98 days after the onset of oestrus), there is desquamation of the [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology#Endometrium|endometrial]] epithelium.
* By day 120-130, the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Endometrium|endometrium]] is restored by proliferation of cells from crypts of the endometrial glands.
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* By day 120-130, the [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology#Endometrium|endometrium]] is restored by proliferation of cells from crypts of the endometrial glands.
    
=== Cyclic Changes in the Ovaries ===
 
=== Cyclic Changes in the Ovaries ===
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