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Why is my period blood chunky?
Menstrual flow isn't just blood, the blood is actually secondary to the main waste material: uterine tissue. Basically the chunks are pieces of the uterine lining itself, or may be lumps of bloody mucus.
Is period blood supposed to have a smell?
It is normal for period blood to have a slight odor due to the presence of bacteria and shedding of the uterine lining. However, a strong or foul odor could indicate an infection and should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.
What best describes how oral contraception works?
Oral contraception works by inhibiting ovulation, thickening cervical mucus to prevent sperm penetration, and thinning the uterine lining to prevent implantation of a fertilized egg. It also helps regulate menstrual cycles and can reduce menstrual cramps and acne.
The hormone that works with estrogen to prepare the endometrium for implantation of a fertilized egg is?
Progesterone is the hormone that works with estrogen to prepare the endometrium for implantation of a fertilized egg. It helps thicken the lining of the uterus and maintain a suitable environment for pregnancy.
What changes are observed in the uterus if fertilisation occurs?
If fertilization occurs the uterus will expand. It will develop a corpus lutem around the fetus to keep it from contracting like it would during a normal period.The uterus will also beging leaning on the bladder.
When does the uterine lining begin to break down?
During Menstruation. The uterine lining sheds to prepare the uterus for pregnancy. It's due to the drop in estrogen and progesterone.
Have Women Gotten Their Period While Being Pregnant?
Some women have light bleeding during their pregnancy but it is not a period, a menstrual period is the shedding of the uterine lining - if the uterine lining sheds during pregnancy the embryo or fetus would be miscarried.
What deteriorates during menstrual flow?
The uterus lining deteriorates during menstruation. The menstrual flow is the uterine lining that is shedding after pregnancy does not occur.
Is thickening the endometrium the main function of progesterone during menstrual cycle?
Yes, thickening of the uterine lining is one of the main functions of progesterone during the menstrual cycle, allowing the womb to build-up the uterine lining to support a fertilised egg. If pregnancy doesn't occur then it's the drop in progesterone that causes the uterine lining to break down.
What stops menstruation during pregnancy?
Menstruating is the uterus basically not being pregnant and therefor getting rid if the uterine lining. When pregnant there is a fertilized egg and the uterus will protect it with the uterine lining.
What is uterine pregnancy?
Uterine pregnancy is when a fertilized egg implants and grows in the lining of the uterus. This is the most common type of pregnancy in humans.
What hornmone secreted by the corpus luteum maintain the uterine lining during the 1st trimester of pregnancy?
Progesterone is the hormone secreted by the corpus luteum that maintains the uterine lining during the first trimester of pregnancy. It is essential for supporting the growth and development of the embryo.
What happen to the uterus lining if no pregnancy occurs?
The uterus lining will come loose and a mentral cycle will begin.
Why does a female need a thick uterine lining if fertilization doesn't occur?
The thick uterine lining is necessary in preparation for a potential pregnancy. If fertilization does not occur, the lining is shed during menstruation. A thick lining ensures a hospitable environment for a fertilized egg to implant and grow.
Why do women stop having periods during pregnancy?
Your period is the breakdown of the uterine lining. Once a pregnancy is established by the embryo implanting in the uterine lining, the hormone hCG and progesterone kick in to prevent the breakdown. While pregnant the lining does not break down because it is being used to support the placenta and fetus.
Why does your menstruation stop when a woman is pregnant?
Menstruation is what happens when a woman doesn't get pregnant - after ovulation the uterine lining builds-up in preparation for possible pregnancy, if a woman doesn't get pregnant then menstruation occurs to shed the uterine lining so it can start fresh next cycle. During pregnancy the uterine lining is busy keeping the growing embryo/fetus safe, and women no longer ovulate.
How does the uterus lining prepare for pregnancy?
The uterine lining creates a place for the fertilized egg to attach to in the uterus. Once the egg has attached to the uterine lining, it begins to grow. The lining also helps deliver nutrients to the developing fetus.
