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The menstrual period is a specific phase within the broader menstrual cycle [1], with the cycle itself defined by the interval between the start of consecutive menstrual periods [2]. The menstrual phase of the cycle begins on the first day of the menstrual period [3], and the cycle's luteal phase concludes when the menstrual period begins [4].
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Female Reproductive System: Organs, Function, and More - WebMD webmd.com 1 fact
measurementThe luteal phase of the menstrual cycle typically occurs around day 15 of a 28-day cycle, lasts 10 to 14 days, and ends when the menstrual period begins.
Understanding the Menstrual Cycle: A Breakdown of Its Four Phases raleighob.com 1 fact
measurementThe menstrual phase, which is the first phase of the menstrual cycle, typically lasts between 3 and 7 days and begins on the first day of the menstrual period.
The Menstrual Cycle: How It Changes as You Age | Mount Sinai Today health.mountsinai.org 1 fact
procedureThe menstrual cycle proceeds in five steps: (1) The pituitary gland produces FSH, which signals the ovaries to produce estrogen. (2) When estrogen reaches a specific level for a set duration, the pituitary gland produces LH. (3) LH triggers ovulation, causing the ovary to release an egg into the fallopian tube. (4) The ovary produces progesterone to prepare the uterus for pregnancy. (5) If conception does not occur, hormone levels drop, the menstrual lining stops developing, and the lining is shed as a menstrual period.
Menstrual Cycle Phases: Decoding the Stages - Perelel perelelhealth.com 1 fact
claimThe menstrual period is a single phase of the broader menstrual cycle, rather than the entire cycle itself.
Menstrual Cycle (Normal Menstruation): Overview & Phases my.clevelandclinic.org 1 fact
claimThe menstrual cycle is defined as the time from the first day of one menstrual period until the first day of the next menstrual period.