Menstrual Cycle

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The monthly discharge of blood or menses from the uterus through the vagina is known as menstruation .

The menstrual cycle is controlled by hormonesHormones are chemical messengers produced by glands in the endocrine system that regulate various functions in the body by traveling through the bloodstream to target organs and tissues. They play crucial... More and consists of a series of changes in the ovary and the uterus. In human females, one egg is usually released alternately by each ovary every 28 days from puberty to menopause.

Stages of the Menstrual Cycle:

The  four  phases of the menstrual cycle are menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation and the luteal phase.

1. Follicular phase (Days 1-14):

• The anterior pituitary gland (located at the base of the brain) releases a