Menstrual Cycle

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The Menstrual Cycle is the period during which an Ovum matures, is ovulated, and enters the Uterine lumen via the Fallopian Tubes.  Ovarian hormonal secretions affect changes in the Endometrium so that, if fertilization occurs, Pregnancy becomes possible.

 

A normal Menstrual Cycle lasts for an average of 30 days, with a range that can extend from 25 to 35 days.  Different lengths of the Menstural Cycle in different women occurs mainly from variability in the duration of the Follicular Phase of the Menstrual Cycle.

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