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As a woman releases an egg each month, the lining of her womb becomes thicker to prepare itself for pregnancy. This is known as the menstrual cycle. If the egg is fertilised, this lining will then gently cushion the egg as it develops into a baby. If the egg is not fertilised, both the egg and lining leave the woman's body through the vagina - and this is what causes the bleeding you experience during your period.

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What happens during the period of the embryo?

During the period of the embryo, which lasts from fertilization to around eight weeks of development, the cells divide and specialize to form the basic structures of the body. Major organs and systems start to form and the embryo becomes more recognizable as a human being. This period is critical for proper development as any disruptions during this time can have lasting effects on the individual.


What happens if the fertilized egg does not implant?

If the fertilized egg does not implant in the uterus, it will not develop further and will be flushed out of the body during menstruation. This often happens without the woman even realizing she was briefly pregnant.


When does a period occur?

it happens from the age of 11 and late periods form 14 years


What happens when implantation does not occur?

If implantation does not occur, the blastocyst (embryo) does not successfully attach to the lining of the uterus. In this case, the body will shed the lining during the next menstrual period. The process starts anew during the next ovulation cycle.


What happens during the embryonic period of pregnancy?

The embryonic period are the first eight weeks of development of the child, beginning with fertilization. During this period, the embryo undergoes an amazing transformation from a single cell to a recognizably human embryo. In the mid-twentieth century, George Streeter devised a commonly used embryo classification system by dividing the embryonic period into 23 stages. The embryonic period is followed by the fetal period, which encompasses the remainder of theprenatal development.

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What is a period during which a womans menstruatiol cycle slows and eventually stops?

Menopause


If you get pregnant during your period will your period stop immediately?

you really can't get pregnant during your period. Your period happens because you didn't get pregnant. Ovulation is when you get pregnant and it happens about two weeks after your period ends.


What happens if a womans period is longer than it should be?

It means you need to visit your gynaecologist, could be either you are having some hormone imbalance or something else.


Can smoking marajawana stop a womans period?

Not at all.


Does a womans menstrual cycle start the first day of bleeding?

Yes, a womans cycle is calculated from the first day of her period


When is a womans ovulation period?

Each woman has her own unique ovulation period. They can be tested through over the counter ovulation kits or by tracking a woman's cycle during a calendar month, starting the week after her period ends.


What happens if a bride has her period?

She can put a tampon, and if she and he dont want to have sex during period they can wait.


Cramps below a womans stomach?

you will most likely be getting your period.


What happens when you get horney during your period?

Nothing 'happens' when you get horny during your period - you are simply horny. It's normal to have increased sex drive during menstruation, you can go with it and enjoy pleasurable sex or masturbation, or you can just ignore it and get on with your life.


What happens during the question period?

Ya know, you google that one...


What happens to the egg during a woman's cycle if it goes unfertilized?

you have your period.


How do you determine a woman mestrual period with age?

a womans period should come at an average of every 28 days