menstrual cycle
Uterine shedding rhythm
The menstrual cycle is the roughly monthly sequence of changes in the female reproductive system, preparing the body for potential pregnancy.
It involves hormonal shifts, ovulation, and the buildup and shedding of the uterine lining.
The cycle typically spans 21 to 35 days, with menstruation marking its beginning: Her menstrual cycle has always been irregular.
Female reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- luteinizingCausing corpus formation
- gonadotropinHormone stimulating reproductive glands
pituitary · hypothalamus · endocrine · androgens · hormone imbalance · estradiol · hormone therapy · endocrinology
Egg discharge from ovary
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- fertilizationGamete fusion creating zygote
- implantationEmbedding into tissue
- pregnancyCarrying developing offspring
fertile · infertility · egg · ovary · fallopian · uterus · womb · ovum
Female reproductive organ
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
- ovaryFemale reproductive gland
- cervixUterine opening to vagina
- vaginaInternal female reproductive canal
uterine lining · shedding · blood · tissue · clots · discharge
Pertaining to follicles
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- lutealOf the corpus luteum
- cycleRepeating sequence of events
- phasesDistinct periods in sequence
day one · proliferative · secretory · ischemic · irregular · regular · tracking
Involuntary muscle tightening
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- PMSPre-period symptom cluster
- PMDDSevere cyclic hormonal mood disorder
- mood swingsAbrupt temperament changes
breast tenderness · headache · fatigue · acne · cravings · irritability · backache · nausea
Onset of menstruation
- pubertySexual development stage
- perimenopausePhase before fertility ends
- menopauseEnd of fertility
- amenorrheaLack of menstruation
first period · last period · reproductive age · climacteric · postmenopause · adolescence
Internal menstrual absorbents
- padsCushioned protective layers
- panty linersThin feminine hygiene pads
- sanitary napkinsAbsorbent menstrual protection
- applicatorTool for applying substances
absorbency · wings · overnight · reusable · disposable · organic cotton
estrogen
Female reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- luteinizingCausing corpus formation
gonadotropin · pituitary · hypothalamus · endocrine · androgens · hormone imbalance · estradiol · hormone therapy · endocrinology
ovulation
Egg discharge from ovary
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- fertilizationGamete fusion creating zygote
- implantationEmbedding into tissue
pregnancy · fertile · infertility · egg · ovary · fallopian · uterus · womb · ovum · fecundity
uterus
Female reproductive organ
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
- ovaryFemale reproductive gland
- cervixUterine opening to vagina
vagina · uterine lining · shedding · blood · tissue · clots · discharge
follicular
Pertaining to follicles
phases · day one · proliferative · secretory · ischemic · irregular · regular · tracking
cramps
Involuntary muscle tightening
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- PMSPre-period symptom cluster
- PMDDSevere cyclic hormonal mood disorder
mood swings · breast tenderness · headache · fatigue · acne · cravings · irritability · backache · nausea · water retention
menarche
Onset of menstruation
- pubertySexual development stage
- perimenopausePhase before fertility ends
- menopauseEnd of fertility
amenorrhea · first period · last period · reproductive age · climacteric · postmenopause · adolescence
tampons
Internal menstrual absorbents
- padsCushioned protective layers
- panty linersThin feminine hygiene pads
- sanitary napkinsAbsorbent menstrual protection
applicator · absorbency · wings · overnight · reusable · disposable · organic cotton
- reproductionreproduction, birth, baby, egg, sperm
- fertilityfertility, fecundity, infertility, conception, reproduction
- conceptionfertilization, ovulation, egg, sperm, fertile window
- Fertility Awarenessfertility awareness, natural family planning, rhythm method, cycle tracking, ovulation
- cycleslife cycle, cycle, circle of life, cycles, period
- natural cyclescircadian rhythm, sleep cycle, seasons, tides, water cycle
menstrual cyclepregnancy
Carrying developing offspring
gestation · amenorrhea · gravidity · implantation · infertility
menstrual cyclemenopause
End of fertility
postmenopause · premenopause · prepubescence · climacteric · childhood
menses, menstruation, menstrual, menstruate, premenstrual, menstruating, menstrual cycles