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Menstruation is the process through which the uterine lining is shed.

If pregnancy doesn't occur the drop in progesterone causes the uterine lining to break-down, tissue and blood leave the uterus and exit the body via the vagina - this is menstruation or a period. Some women will also experience a withdrawal bleeding while using hormonal Birth Control which is similar to menstruation but there is less uterine tissue lost so can be lighter.






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