Why does decreased progesterone sometimes induce menstruation, even without fertilization?

💡 Explanation

Reduced progesterone triggers menstruation because it removes support for the endometrial lining, which causes the decidual cells to undergo apoptosis, therefore triggering endometrial shedding, rather than maintaining the lining as in pregnancy. Prostaglandin production is affected, but is not the primary trigger.

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