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Pregnancy and the period are linked through the menstrual cycle, where the absence of pregnancy leads to the shedding of the uterine lining during a period [1], [2]. Additionally, the period marks the end of a cycle before the uterus prepares for a potential pregnancy during the proliferative phase [3].
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Menstrual Cycle (Normal Menstruation): Overview & Phases my.clevelandclinic.org 2 facts
claimIf an egg is fertilized and implants in the uterine wall, pregnancy occurs; if pregnancy does not occur, estrogen and progesterone levels drop, causing the uterine lining to shed during the period.
claimThe Cleveland Clinic advises contacting a healthcare provider if a person has not had a period by age 16, has not had a period for three months or longer, experiences sudden changes in bleeding duration or volume, has severe pain during a period, experiences bleeding between periods, feels sick after using tampons, suspects pregnancy, or if a period has not returned within three months of stopping birth control pills.
Understanding the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle - Clue helloclue.com 1 fact
claimDuring the proliferative phase, which occurs from the end of the period until ovulation, the uterus rebuilds and thickens its lining to prepare for a potential pregnancy.
The menstrual cycle | Better Health Channel betterhealth.vic.gov.au 1 fact
claimIf pregnancy does not occur during the luteal phase, the individual will have a period and the menstrual cycle will restart.