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Phases of Menstrual Cycle


1. Menstrual Phase (Menstruation) (Day 1-5)
The menstrual phase is considered as “periods” or the woman’s monthly
bleeding. The first menstrual bleeding of a woman is called menarche. It signals that
it is already possible for a woman to get pregnant. Menstrual blood, known as menses,
is shed from the thickened lining of the uterus, known as endometrium.

- During menstruation, some eggs begin to mature in the ovaries. As the eggs develop,
a hormone called estrogen. Cramps and abdominal pains are felt. This pain is commonly known as
dysmenorrhea.

2. Follicular Phase (Pre- Ovulation) (Day 1-13)


In this phase, the lining of the uterus starts to grow due to a hormone known as estrogen.
As the estrogen level increases, menstrual bleeding stops and the lining of the uterus thickens
in preparation for receiving a fertilized egg. It also allows the pituitary gland to release a follicle
stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Follicle is a sac-like structure found inside of a woman’s ovary where one egg cell starts to mature.
It takes an average of 13 days for the egg cell to reach maturity.

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