The menstrual cycle is the normal development of a young woman who is entering her child bearing years. Physically, a woman is capable of bearing children anywhere from the age of nine to fifteen, although some young women do not experience their first menses until 17 or 18. The first menstrual cycle is often unrecognizable to a girl, as it tends to be very light and very short. Emotionally, women are typically not ready to deal with a baby despite their body’s ability to conceive.
The menstrual cycle is broken down into 5 phases which recurs over a period of approximately 28 days. Most women develop their own set standard as far as timing and other menstrual issues are concerned, and no woman can use her menstrual cycle as a calendar. It is possible to get pregnant from sexual intercourse during menstruation.
Generally speaking, days 1 through 4 are considered the menstrual phase. The menstrual phase occurs when a woman releases blood from her vaginal opening as an indication she has not become pregnant. Most women learn to monitor their menstrual cycle in some fashion to indicate pregnancy especially when they are trying to conceive or trying not to conceive a baby. Menstruation lasts anywhere from 2 to 7 days and is the body’s natural way of cleansing the uterus of the lining of the uterine wall which would have held a fertilized egg. The unfertilized egg also discharges from the woman’s body, but is microscopic and can not be seen.
The second phase is typically called the follicular or proliferative phase and occurs generally between days 5 and 13. This is the phase where the woman’s body is in a preparatory stage, as hormones increase and sends a signal to the body, particularly the follicles known as ovarian follicles, are competing with each other and are ready to develop into a nest for a fertilized egg. The woman typically experiences no symptoms at this stage.
Ovulation is said to occur on day 14, but women vary so much that ovulation can occur during any phase, although ovulation is still considered a phase of its own. Ovulation is the release of an egg from the ovary, which will then travel down the fallopian tube in hopes of meeting fertile sperm. Ovulation can take as long as 48 hours, and some women claim to feel a particular sensation or pain associated with ovulation, although few women support this.
The luteal phase (or secretory phase) is said to happen between days 15 and 26. This is the body’s preparatory phase for the uterus’ acceptance of a fertilized egg. Progesterone is produced while the egg spends its time multiplying in anticipation of a healthy sperm to fertilize the egg. This phase is vital to maintaining a pregnancy should a healthy sperm fertilize an egg.
The final phase, the ischemic phase, is associated with the death of the egg and the preparation for the egg and the thickened uterine lining to exit the body via a menstrual period. This allows for the cycle to start anew once menses has been completed.
Most women find they have natural and unnatural menses in accordance with their own bodies. While some women may be very heavy for the first few days, other women may be able to detect potential abnormalities in the uterus through heavy bleeding. It is considered normal for a woman to lose anywhere from 10 to 80 milliliters of blood during menstruation, although some women routinely lose less and others routinely lose more.
Most women become accustomed to cramping and discomfort during their menstrual periods, although severe cramping can be a sign of abnormal menses. Prolonged bleeding, or bleeding very heavily are also considered to be warning signs of a potential problem with the reproductive system.
Reproductive health in women requires annual visits to a gynecologist, where a pelvic examination and tests for specific viruses can be determined before they create problems which can lead to sterility, cancer, and death. These annual visits are usually scheduled one a young woman begins having a monthly period and should continue through menopause, the cessation of the monthly menses and the end of childbearing years. A gynecologist should be seen whenever there is any indication that something is not normal for a particular woman’s body.
Menstrual cycle videos
Menstrual Migraine
{length_seconds}
{description}
http://www.youtube.com/v/ICZYmGBIv58
|
Find out more by viewing the Human Anatomy page:
Endocrine system
Female reproductive system
Muscular system
Medication commonly used for these disease:
1 - of <<previous | next>>
|
Aygestin is a brand name for the generic drug norethindrone acetate. It is a combination of estrogen and progestin which is prescribed for the treatment of the absence of menstrual periods, irregular periods due to a hormonal imbalance, endometriosis, an more...
|
|
Duphaston is a brand name for the generic drug dydrogesterone, which is a synthetic hormone similar to progesterone, a naturally occurring sex hormone. Duphaston is used for several different menstrual disorders that occur due to a lack of progesterone i more...
|
|
Clomid is a brand name for the generic drug clomiphene citrate. It is given in tablets for the treatment of women whose ovaries do not function efficiently enough to allow for pregnancy. In most cases, the best results are seen in women who suffer from more...
|
|
Ponstel is a brand name for the generic drug mefenamic acid, which is a form of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID. NSAIDs are used to relieve mild to moderate pain and inflammation due to injury or illness. It can also be used to treat bloo more...
|
|
Evecare has shown to be one useful herbal formula in treating women deal with their menstruation blues and pains. It effectively helps women cope with several annoying symptoms. On top of it all, the supplement has shown potential in inducing pregnancy fo more...
|
|
Provera, also known as medroxyprogesterone acetate, is actually a derivative of progesterone, a female hormone that is naturally produced by the body. It is usually prescribed to women who do not start menstruating at puberty as well as women who stop men more...
|
|
Couples may finally have their wish of having babies with clomiphene. This wonder fertility drug has become very popular for its radically safe and useful actions. Like other drugs, it also has some contraindications and precautions to ensure effectivenes more...
|
|
Clomifen is a brand name for the generic drug clomiphene. It is given in tablets for the treatment of women whose ovaries do not function efficiently enough to allow for pregnancy. In most cases, the best results are seen in women who suffer from polycy more...
|
|
Dydrogesterone is a drug that mimics the effects of the naturally occurring hormone, progesterone. Lack of progesterone is usually thought to be the cause of a variety of menstrual disorders. As such, Dyrdrogesterone is used as treatment. more...
|
|
The female hormone, Medroxyprogesterone, also known as progesterone, is processed from progestin. Progestins cause changes in the uterus inner lining (endometrium) to prepare for the secretory phase of a womans menstrual cycle. Progestins ready the endo more...
|
1 - of <<previous | next>>
|
Home
E-Mail
Site Map
http://www.medical-look.com
FORUM 
Menstrual cycle
