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Menstruation
Menstruation is the routine discharge, or release, of blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus. This process occurs about once a month from the time a female reaches puberty until menopause. During pregnancy, the monthly menstrual cycle is absent while the womb nourishes the growing fetus.
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What is the difference between the ovarian and menstrual cycles?
The menstrual cycle is the shedding of the endometrium of the uterus.
The ovarian cycle occurs about 14 days after the menstrual cycle and is when ovulation occurs (release of an oocyte, or egg)
The menstrual cycle and the ovulation cycle are the same thing, the reproductive cycle is the process of releasing an egg from the ovary and if pregnancy doesn't occur the uterine lining that has built-up to support the potential pregnancy is shed. The different names just relate to different events withi the cycle: ovulation and menstruation.
The menstrual cycle is how often you get a period, where you bleed. The ovarian cycle is where you ovulate. It is associated with the menstrual cycle, because you ovulate on the 14th day, but it is separate from menstruating
What does it mean if you spot when your supposed to start your period?
If it's your starting your period for the first time it means that you should start you real period soon. If you already started your period it could mean nothing. Sometimes due to temperature you spot instead of having your period. This also occurs if your very thin.
What can cause Irregular bleeding and foul-smelling discharge?
I have the same symptoms and found out I have a polyp on my uterus. I also have Bacterial Vaginosis which can only be cured with an antibiotic from the Dr.
Do women still menstruate while pregnant?
i had mines while i was pregnant last year but i dont know if it could happen to anybody else
Do you get a period after being on birth control for only one month?
You should still get a period while taking birth control pills. Your period usually occurs during the placebo week of pills. If the birth control was not taken properly, then there may be a chance of pregnancy, which delays your period. If you have not gotten your period during the placebo week, your should take a pregnancy test.
How old do you have to be before you start your period?
It varies for different girls. you start whenever your body tells you its ready to start. For more information ask your doctor, mom or school nurse.
Why do women cramp before and during menstrual cycle?
Because your menstrual cycle is the lining of your uterus shedding.
Can you continue your period into the next month?
Of course you can,it happens to me all the time. This is what I mean: if you have your period on February 27th, and your period usually lasts 5-7 days, it would continue on the the early week of March! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!
What does it mean when you have dark brown discharge andblood?
It is dried blood and very normal for your body to get rid of it at the end of your menstrual cycle.
34 monthly cycle past two periods when should you ovulate?
Ovulation occurs 15 days before your period arrive. You ovulated around day 19.
A fertility days calculator can help determine the time of ovulation with more accuracy.
I would go back to the doctor. You need to adjust your dosage of the pill or try a new one. There is no reason for you to have 2 periods a month and the pill should have stopped it so it isn't working correctly with your body.
Why is my period Dark brown and very very light?
you don't have enough iron so take some iron tables after a meal
What does it mean spotting between your period?
Spotting - also known as "breakthru bleeding" is either having a "mini period" between the 27-28 some odd days between ones "normal" period or (as the word implies). Times where there are spots of blood between the cycle. This can last a day or a week.
There are times it can act as a normal period - the term is broad based and depends on what ones physician has indicated for the female experiencing it.
Do you count spotting as the first day of the period?
No, spotting and breakthrough bleeding does not count as the first day of your period. Spotting and breakthrough bleeding is an annoyance that occurs as an unwanted side effect of birth control. However, frequent spotting or breakthrough bleeding can also be a sign that you need a higher dosage of birth control.
What does scanty brown fluidy menses mean?
It can mean two things:
- Your menstrual cycle is getting ready to begin
- Your menstrual cycle is ending
I'm not sure, but I had the same thing. Laste 24 hours. And it was the worst cramps.
How much weight do you gain before your period?
It all depends on the person and the water weight they retain. But normally you shouldn't gain much weight if any at all.
No. Just means you ovulate later. I always had a 35-38 day cycle and it didn't seem to make any difference.
Can thrush cause your period to come early?
I'm not sure, but I do have thrush and twice now, my period has come early. I will ask my practitioner, and you should do the same. Keep us posted!
