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What is menstruation and what happens during the menstrual cycle?
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The menstrual cycle is another name for the reproductive cycle.
Every cycle the follicles in the ovary mature ready to release an egg during ovulation, and the uterus lining plumps-up ready for potential pregnancy - if pregnancy doesn't occur the egg is absorbed into the body and the uterus lining sheds to start a fresh the next cycle. Menstruation is the phase of the menstrual cycle where the uterus lining sheds, this tissue plus blood shed from the uterus and exit the body via the vagina - this is absorbed or collected using pads, tampons or menstrual cups.
This whole process on average takes 28 days (so a woman menstruates every 28 days, usually for 5-7 days) - but every woman is different, some women may have shorter or longer cycles - and during this process hormonal changes can effect women physically, emotionally and mentally in many ways.
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What happens during the first stage of the menstrual cycle?
menstruation
What happens a week after menstrual cycle?
Menstrual cycle refers to the entire reproductive cycle, starting during menstruation - there is no 'after the menstrual cycle' but I think you might mean after menstruation. After menstruation the cycle starts again, typically a woman will be fertile around a week after menstruation so her body will produce fertile cervical mucus and she will ovulate.
Which days during the menstrual cycle does menstruation menses occur?
Menstruation occurs at the start of the menstrual cycle and normally lasts around a week, so menstruation would occur days 1-7 of the menstrual cycle.
What does the menstrual cycle start with?
The menstrual cycle starts with menstruation. The firswt day of your menstrual cycle is considered to be the first day of true bleeding during your menstrual phase.
What is the difference between menstruation and menstruation cycle?
Menstruation is one of the phases of the menstrual cycle, whereas the menstrual cycle is the entire reproductive system. During the menstrual cycle an egg is released and to prepare for possible pregnancy the uterus lining plumps-up, if pregnancy doesn't occur the uterus lining sheds (menstruation) so it can start afresh again next cycle.
What is the difference between menstrual cycle and menstruation?
Menstruation is one of the phases of the menstrual cycle, whereas the menstrual cycle is the entire reproductive system. During the menstrual cycle an egg is released and to prepare for possible pregnancy the uterus lining plumps-up, if pregnancy doesn't occur the uterus lining sheds (menstruation) so it can start afresh again next cycle.
What happens between days 1-6 of the menstrual cycle?
The menstrual cycle starts on day one of menstruation, on average menstruation lasts between 5-7 days. Thus between days 1-6 of the menstrual cycle you're menstruating.
Can women have yoga during menstrual cycle?
The menstrual cycle is the entire reproductive cycle - I think you mean during menstruation.Yes, a woman can practice yoga during menstruation, in fact some poses can be very beneficial to menstrual health and ease menstrual cramps.
Is it possible to get pregnant during menstrual cycle?
You are constantly in a menstrual cycle. It is the 28 days from the start of one period to the start of another. What I think you meant to ask is "Can you get pregnant during Menstruation?" Menstruation is your period. You can get pregnant during this time, but your chances are very low.
What happens when you douch while on your menstrual cycle?
Your menstrual cycle is your reproductive cycle, if you're a healthy fertile female then you're always on your menstrual cycle - I think maybe you mean during menstruation. At any point in your menstrual cycle douching is unhealthy and unhygienic: it changes vaginal pH, pushes harmful bacteria further into the vagina, and strips the vaginal tissues of lubrication.
When does a woman have her menstrual flow?
A woman has her menstrual flow during menstruation, which is at the start of her menstrual cycle. The typical menstrual cycle is around 28 days, meaning she should menstruate roughly every month.
Does the average 28 day cycle include menstruation days?
The average menstrual cycle last 28 days. The first day of the menstrual cycle is the first day of menstruation. About one fourth of the whole cycle is menstruation.
